Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2134 mm 84 in
Track: Front
1194 mm 47 in
Track: Rear
1194 mm 47 in
Length
3689 mm 145.2 in
Width
1422 mm 56 in
Height
1105 mm 43.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.73
Ground clearance
152 mm 6 in
Kerb weight
585 kg 1290 lb
Fuel capacity
45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal
Bore
81.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.5 litre1499 cc(91.475 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
9.50:1
Fuel system
2 We 40 DCOE carbs
Maximum power(net)
101.4 PS (100.0 bhp) (74.6 kW)@ 5700 rpm
Specific output
66.7 bhp/litre1.09 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(net)
138.0 Nm (102 ft?�·lb) (14.1 kgm)@ 4500 rpm
bmep
1156.9 kPa (167.8 psi)
Specific torque
92.06 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Ford
Code
116-E
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.11
Unitary capacity
374.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
170.94 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.500
Turning circle
8.90 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Tyres: Front
5.20-13
Tyres: Rear
5.20-13
Brakes F/R
Di/Di
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.90
RAC rating
16.3
year
1962
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