Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2680 mm 105.5 in
Track: Front
1438 mm 56.6 in
Track: Rear
1448 mm 57 in
Length
4999 mm 196.8 in
Width
1803 mm 71 in
Height
1328 mm 52.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.87
Ground clearance
111 mm 4.4 in
Fuel capacity
61 litres 13.4 UK Gal 16.1 US Gal
Bore
96.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.3 litre2302 cc(140.477 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block & head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
9.00:1
Fuel system
1 Holley-Weber D9BE-AAA carb
Maximum power(DIN)
88.2 PS (87.0 bhp) (64.9 kW)@ 4800 rpm
Specific output
37.8 bhp/litre0.62 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
160.0 Nm (118 ft?�·lb) (16.3 kgm)@ 2800 rpm
bmep
873.4 kPa (126.7 psi)
Specific torque
69.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
5200 rpm
Manufacturer
Ford
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.21
Unitary capacity
575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
4.100
Suspension
front
Wheels: Front
5 x 14
Wheels: Rear
5 x 14
Tyres: Front
B78 x 14
Tyres: Rear
B78 x 14
Brakes F/R
VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅: Front
255 mm
Transmission
3A
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.08
RAC rating
22.9
year
1979