1956 Ford Zephyr specifications

1956 Ford Zephyr data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4547 mm 179 inches
Width 1746 mm 68.7 inches
Height 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1193 kg 2630 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2553 cc
(155.794 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 79.5 mm
3.25 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 24.8 kW/litre
33.8 ps/litre
33.3 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 70.51 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 886 kPa (128.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 143 km/h (89 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.82 kg/kW
31.44 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 11.00 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 948 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID66451
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Ford Zephyr added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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