Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2223 mm 87.5 in
Track: Front
1321 mm 52 in
Track: Rear
1118 mm 44 in
Length
3556 mm 140 in
Width
1473 mm 58 in
Height
1168 mm 46 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.6
Ground clearance
178 mm 7 in
Kerb weight
687 kg 1515 lb
Fuel capacity
45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal
Bore
82.55 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.6 litre2553 cc(155.794 cu in)
Compression ratio
9.00:1
Fuel system
3 SU carbs
Maximum power(Gross)
147 PS (145.0 bhp) (108.1 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
56.8 bhp/litre0.93 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(Gross)
220.0 Nm (162 ft?�·lb) (22.4 kgm)@ 3500 rpm
bmep
1082.9 kPa (157.1 psi)
Specific torque
86.17 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Ford
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.04
Unitary capacity
425.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
211.06 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turns lock-to-lock
3.300
Turning circle
7.60 m
Suspension
front I.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.70
RAC rating
25.4
year
1962
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