1972 Ford 17M RS specifications

1972 Ford 17M RS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2705 mm 106.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1451 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1418 mm 55.8 inches
Length 4721 mm 185.9 inches
Width 1756 mm 69.1 inches
Height 1478 mm 58.2 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1095 kg 2414 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] 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 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 60.1 mm
3.31 × 2.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.4
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
104 PS (103 bhp) (77 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
38.4 kW/litre
52.3 ps/litre
51.6 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
85.09 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1069.2 kPa (155.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 333 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 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
95.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.26 kg/kW
23.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension RAx.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID68123
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford 17M RS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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