1963 Ford Taunus 17M Turnier 1.5 specifications

1963 Ford Taunus 17M Turnier 1.5 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2630 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4517 mm 177.8 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1490 mm 58.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 975 kg 2150 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1498 cc
(91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 70.9 mm
3.23 × 2.79 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
26.9 kW/litre
36.5 ps/litre
36 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.1 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 931.2 kPa (135.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.5 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 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
56.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.3 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.21 kg/kW
40.44 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.RA.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40 x 13
Tyres rear 6.40 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID148588
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Ford Taunus 17M Turnier 1.5 added 2006-10-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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