1965 Ford Corsair 2000E specifications

1965 Ford Corsair 2000E data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2362 mm 93 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 4483 mm 176.5 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.9
Kerb weight 1031 kg 2273 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 4
Capacity 2 litre
1996 cc
(121.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.66 × 72.42 mm
3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
163 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.2 kW/litre
49.3 ps/litre
48.6 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
81.66 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.9:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1026.2 kPa (148.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499 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
95.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.25 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 4.500
Turning circle 11.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.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 1845 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID66605
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1965 Ford Corsair 2000E added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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