1908 Ford Model T (1909) specifications

1908 Ford Model T (1909) data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater tourer
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 544 kg 1199 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 37.9 litres 8.3 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.9 litre
2896 cc
(176.725 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 101.6 mm
3.75 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 20.3 PS (20 bhp) (14.9 kW)
at 1200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 5.1 kW/litre
7 ps/litre
6.9 bhp/litre
0.11 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 724 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 Higher is better
37.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
36.48 kg/kW
60.93 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
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 30 x 3
Tyres rear 30 x 3.5
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 2 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID176704
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1908 Ford Model T (1909) added 2008-05-05.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ford Model T models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
2 door roadster FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
2 door roadster FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW
Cars similar to the 1908 Ford Model T (1909)
2 door tourer FR 2M 3547 cm3/216.5cuin 794 kg
2 door tourer FR 3M 3547 cm3/216.5cuin
2 door tourer FR 3M 3258 cm3/198.8cuin
2 door tourer FR 2M 3547 cm3/216.5cuin 907 kg
2 door tourer FR 2M 3547 cm3/216.5cuin 998 kg
Krit 22.5 hp -
2 door roadster FR 2M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin
2 door tourer FR 4M 3258 cm3/198.8cuin
2 door tourer FR 3M 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 907 kg
2 door limousine FR 3M 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 1134 kg
2 door tourer FR 3M 3218 cm3/196.4cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW 771 kg
2 door roadster FR 3M 2896 cm3/176.7cuin
2 door tourer FR 2M 3539 cm3/216.0cuin 20 PS 20 bhp 15 kW