1970 Ford Taunus GT specifications

1970 Ford Taunus GT data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2578 mm 101.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1701 mm 67 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 100 mm 3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1055 kg 2326 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
Capacity 2.3 litre
2294 cc
(139.988 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 60.1 mm
3.54 × 2.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.5
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
219 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.3 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
40 kW/litre
54.4 ps/litre
53.6 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
95.47 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1199.7 kPa (174 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 382.33 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 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
118.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
116.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.5 kg/kW
19.21 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
Turning circle 9.60 m
Front suspension I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1266 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID67914
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Ford Taunus GT added 1995-12-13.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1293 cm3/78.9cuin 64 PS 63 bhp 47 kW 1040 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW
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