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Ford Escort RS1600

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.60 mm 3.19 in × 3.06 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1599 cc (97.577 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.80 s
0-60 mph 8.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 182 km/h (113 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 152.87 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1194.6 kPa (173.3 psi)
Specific torque 95.06 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 399.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3975 mm
Length (inches) 156.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1568 mm
Width (inches) 61.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1384 mm
Height (inches) 54.5 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 147 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 785 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1731 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 41 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.600
Turning circle 9.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.77

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 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 PDF Manual
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Year 1970

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