Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2896 mm 114 in
Track: Front
1397 mm 55 in
Track: Rear
1384 mm 54.5 in
Length
4948 mm 194.8 in
Width
1788 mm 70.4 in
Height
1384 mm 54.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.71
Kerb weight
1160 kg 2557 lb
Fuel capacity
53 litres 11.7 UK Gal 14 US Gal
Bore
88.90 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.4 litre2365 cc(144.321 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.70:1
Maximum power(SAE)
86.2 PS (85.0 bhp) (63.4 kW)@ 4200 rpm
Specific output
35.9 bhp/litre0.59 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(SAE)
187.0 Nm (138 ft?�·lb) (19.1 kgm)@ 2000 rpm
bmep
993.6 kPa (144.1 psi)
Specific torque
79.07 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Ford
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.4
Unitary capacity
394.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
73.28 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball
Suspension
front I.CS.
Tyres: Front
6.00 x 13
Tyres: Rear
6.00 x 13
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
4M
RAC rating
29.4
year
1963
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