Full specs1979 Ford Taunus L specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm | 101.6 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1420 mm | 55.9 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1420 mm | 55.9 inches | |
| Length | 4380 mm | 172.4 inches | |
| Width | 1700 mm | 66.9 inches | |
| Height | 1360 mm | 53.5 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1040 kg | 2293 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 | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 1.3 litre 1294 cc (78.965 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 79 × 66 mm
3.11 × 2.6 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW) at 5500 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
91 Nm (67 ft·lb) (9.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
31.1 kW/litre 42.3 ps/litre 41.7 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
70.32 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | 8:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Ford carb | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 883.7 kPa (128.2 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 323.5 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 | 137 km/h (85 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 52.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 38.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 51.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 25.83 kg/kW 43.14 lb/bhp |
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| 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 | 10.60 m | ||
| Front suspension | I.W.CS.ARB. | ||
| Rear suspension | RA.LTA.ObToA.CS.ARB. | ||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | |||
| Tyres rear | |||
| 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 | 4.11 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 67716 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 15.5 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1979 Ford Taunus L added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-07-20. |
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2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1294 cm3/79.0cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1294 cm3/79.0cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW
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4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
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2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 80 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 80 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 4M 1294 cm3/79.0cuin 55 PS 54 bhp 40 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 4M 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 4M 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 3A 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
5 door estate/station wagon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
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