1917 Ford Model T

The Ford Model T is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers its power to the rear wheels. The 2.9 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 4 cylinder unit that produces 20 bhp (20.3 PS/14.9 kW) of power at 1800 rpm. Power is transferred to the wheels via a 2 speed manual gearbox. The Ford Model T weighs a stated 700 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to manage a top speed of 68 km/h (42 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3404 mm
Weight
700 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
20.3 PS / 20 bhp / 14.9 kW @ 1800 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
68 km/h / 42 mph

1917 Ford Model T specifications

1917 Ford Model T data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2553 mm	100.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1467 mm	57.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1467 mm	57.8 inches
Length	3404 mm	134 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.33
Kerb weight	700 kg	1543 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.9 litre 2878 cc (175.626 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	95 × 101.5 mm 3.74 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.94
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	20.3 PS (20 bhp) (14.9 kW) at 1800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	5.2 kW/litre 7 ps/litre 6.9 bhp/litre 0.11 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	719.5 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	33 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	68 km/h (42 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 28.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 21.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 28.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 46.94 kg/kW 78.4 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	2 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID	69872
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	22.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1917 Ford Model T added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.