1952 Ford Comète specifications

1952 Ford Comète data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerFacel Metallon
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1735 mm 68.3 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight
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 F 02 E
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 2.2 litre
2158 cc
(131.689 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 78.8 mm
2.6 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.84
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 123 Nm (91 ft·lb) (12.5 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 22.5 kW/litre
30.5 ps/litre
30.1 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 57 Nm/litre
0.69 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith-Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 716.2 kPa (103.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 269.75 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40 x 15
Tyres rear 6.40 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID127864
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Ford Comète added 2005-04-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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