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Ford Consul

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.55 mm × 79.50 mm 3.25 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1703 cc (103.923 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.80:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 14.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 23.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 128 km/h (80 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 52.87 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 915 kPa (132.7 psi)
Specific torque 72.81 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 425.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2654 mm
wheelbase 104.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4413 mm
Length (inches) 173.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1746 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1530 mm
Height (inches) 60.2 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1116 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2460 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 47.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 16.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Ford Consul PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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