1977 Ford Cortina 2500 L Station Wagon specifications

1977 Ford Cortina 2500 L Station Wagon data
Applicable to the South African domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2578 mm 101.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4360 mm 171.7 inches
Width 1704 mm 67.1 inches
Height 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1085 kg 2392 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54 litres 11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 2.5 litre
2499 cc
(152.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.7 × 60.4 mm
3.69 × 2.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.55
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
120 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.2 kW/litre
47.9 ps/litre
47.2 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
72.03 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 905.1 kPa (131.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.5 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
110.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
108.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.33 kg/kW
20.6 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½ x 13
Wheel size rear 5½ x 13
Tyres front 175 SR 13
Tyres rear 175 SR 13
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 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID279543
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Ford Cortina 2500 L Station Wagon added 2012-06-29.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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