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Ford Fiesta S

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 63.00 mm 3.19 in × 2.48 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.3 litre 1299 cc (79.27 cu in)
Engine type OHV
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 158 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 85.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 890 kPa (129.1 psi)
Specific torque 70.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 324.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2290 mm
wheelbase 90.2 in
Length (milimeters) 3560 mm
Length (inches) 140.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1570 mm
Width (inches) 61.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1360 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.55
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 770 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1698 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 34 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.96
Final drive ratio 3.84

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Ford Fiesta S PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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