Type
2S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2057 mm 81 in
Track: Front
1245 mm 49 in
Track: Rear
1245 mm 49 in
Length
3429 mm 135 in
Width
1473 mm 58 in
Height
1067 mm 42 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.67
Kerb weight
404 kg 891 lb
Fuel capacity
22.7 litres 5 UK Gal 6 US Gal
Bore
81.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1 litre998 cc(60.902 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
10.50:1
Maximum power(Gross)
83.1 PS (82.0 bhp) (61.1 kW)@ 6400 rpm
Specific output
82.2 bhp/litre1.35 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Ford
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.67
Unitary capacity
249.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight
202.97 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.CS.
Tyres: Front
165-13
Tyres: Rear
165-13
Brakes F/R
Di/Di
Transmission
4M
RAC rating
16.3
year
1966
The 1963 Diva GT or C-Type had a fibreglass body and spaceframe
chassis and could be built with a range of Ford engines ranging from
998 to 1650 cc.
Diva GT (1966) The first Diva GT was built by
Tunex Conversions but this formed Diva Cars Ltd to build the
remainder.
Diva GT 10f at race track
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alongside the current production Diva GT, was a new version using a
rear-mounted Imp engine - a first attempt by a really succesful racing
marque at extracting the Rootes baby's full
used as the basis for the original Diva GT in 1961. By this time,
Heron also built their own coupe, the Europa, although they did not
debut it until the 1962 Racing Car Show.
Debonair, Diva GT, Ginetta G-4, Falcon 515, Tornado Tailsman, Deep
Sanderson, Rochdale Olympic, Ogle SX-1000, Turner GT and Elva Courier
GT, just to name those which immediately spring to mind.
Corfield Diva GT Ford John Corfield Oil pump drive - Don Marriott
Lotus Elan Don Marriott Unknown 57 Ron Fry Ford GT40 1017 Ron Fry
Accident 71 Tony Dean / GB Porsche 906 A. G.
Samsung Diva GT-S7070 on O2
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I think he was best known for driving Diva GTs in the 60s
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Doug Nye Rating: 5 View Member Profile
Diva GT The first Diva GT was built by Tunex
Conversions but this formed Diva Cars Ltd to build the remainder.