1978 Ford Taunus Turnier 2.0 specifications

1978 Ford Taunus Turnier 2.0 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2580 mm 101.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4430 mm 174.4 inches
Width 1630 mm 64.2 inches
Height 1323 mm 52.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight
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 2 litre
1993 cc
(121.62 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.8 × 76.95 mm
3.57 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
151 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.4 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.3 kW/litre
49.3 ps/litre
48.7 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
75.77 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 952.1 kPa (138.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.25 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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½ x 13
Wheel size rear 5½ x 13
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID347996
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Taunus Turnier 2.0 added 2013-07-20.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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