2001 FBS Census V6

FBS Census V6 is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.5 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It produces 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) of power at 6250 rpm, and maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb·ft/22.4 kgm) at 4250 rpm. The power is delivered to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 950 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 224 km/h, which is 139 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3700 mm
Weight
950 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
170 PS / 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 6250 rpm
Torque
220 Nm / 162 ft.lb / 22.4 kgm @ 4250 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h / 139 mph

2001 FBS Census V6 specifications

2001 FBS Census V6 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2110 mm	83.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Length	3700 mm	145.7 inches
Width	1660 mm	65.4 inches
Height	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Ground clearance	135 mm	5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	950 kg	2094 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	2.5 litre 2544 cc (155.244 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82.4 × 79.5 mm 3.24 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW) at 6250 rpm
maximum torque	220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) at 4250 rpm
Specific output	49.2 kW/litre 67 ps/litre 66 bhp/litre 1.08 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	86.48 Nm/litre 1.05 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.7:1
Fuel system	Ford EEC V fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1086.7 kPa (157.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	424 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	15.3 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	224 km/h (139 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 179.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 PS/kg 131.87 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 176.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.58 kg/kW 12.67 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.DW.
Rear suspension	I.DW.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	195/50 R 15
Tyres rear	195/50 R 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	280 mm
Rear brake diameter	252 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.8
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	93126
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	25.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 FBS Census V6 added 2002-02-12. Last modified 2013-02-28.