1963 Falcon 515

The Falcon 515 is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. Its 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.5 litres. In this application it musters power and torque figures of 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) at 4600 rpm and 110.5 Nm (82 lbft/11.3 kgm) at 2300 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the wheels. Its claimed weight at the kerb is 559 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3810 mm
Weight
559 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
71 PS / 70 bhp / 52 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
110.5 Nm / 82 ft.lb / 11.3 kgm @ 2300 rpm

1963 Falcon 515 specifications

1963 Falcon 515 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2286 mm	90 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1245 mm	49 inches
Length	3810 mm	150 inches
Width	1575 mm	62 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	559 kg	1232 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	122E
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1498 cc (91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	81 × 72.7 mm 3.19 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	110.5 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm) at 2300 rpm
Specific output	34.8 kW/litre 47.4 ps/litre 46.7 bhp/litre 0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	73.77 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	927 kPa (134.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	374.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 126.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 93.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 125.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.71 kg/kW 17.89 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	4J x 13
Wheel size rear	4J x 13
Tyres front	Pirelli Extraflex 5.60-13
Tyres rear	Pirelli Extraflex 5.60-13
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter	229 mm
Rear brake diameter	203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID	47003
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Falcon 515 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.