1954 Ford Vedette

Ford Vedette is a car that has a 4 door saloon body style with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2.2 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 66 bhp (67 PS/49 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 122 N·m (90 lb·ft/12.4 kgm) at 2500 rpm. A 3 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the driven wheels. Claimed kerb weight is 1240 kg. Top stated speed is 130 km/h or 81 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4670 mm
Weight
1240 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.2 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
67 PS / 66 bhp / 49 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
122 Nm / 90 ft.lb / 12.4 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1954 Ford Vedette specifications

1954 Ford Vedette data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2690 mm	105.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1380 mm	54.3 inches
Length	4670 mm	183.9 inches
Width	1720 mm	67.7 inches
Height	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Ground clearance	146 mm	5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1240 kg	2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	F 02 E
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	2.2 litre 2158 cc (131.689 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	66 × 78.8 mm 2.6 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	67 PS (66 bhp) (49 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque	122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output	22.8 kW/litre 31 ps/litre 30.6 bhp/litre 0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	56.53 Nm/litre 0.68 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith-Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	710.4 kPa (103 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	269.75 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 53.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 53.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.19 kg/kW 42.08 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	11.90 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	165 x 400
Tyres rear	165 x 400
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	968 cm²
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	65593
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	21.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 Ford Vedette added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.