1983 Ford Orion 1.6 specifications

1983 Ford Orion 1.6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1423 mm 56 inches
Length 4193 mm 165.1 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 890 kg 1962 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code CVH
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1597 cc
(97.455 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.96 × 79.52 mm
3.15 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 36.9 kW/litre
50.2 ps/litre
49.5 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.27 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 983.6 kPa (142.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.25 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 167 km/h (104 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
90 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.11 kg/kW
25.24 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.LW.TRA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.58
general
Carfolio.com ID27049
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Ford Orion 1.6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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