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Ford Taunus

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.60 mm × 66.00 mm 3.45 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1592 cc (97.15 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 84.97 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1026.1 kPa (148.8 psi)
Specific torque 81.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 398 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2578 mm
wheelbase 101.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1701 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 100 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 965 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2127 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 19.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1970 Ford Taunus PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1970

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