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Ford Zephyr

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-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2553 cc (155.794 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.80:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 86.2 PS (85.0 bhp) (63.4 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 11.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 143 km/h (89 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 71.25 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 180.0 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 886 kPa (128.5 psi)
Specific torque 70.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2718 mm
wheelbase 107 in
Length (milimeters) 4547 mm
Length (inches) 179 in
Width (milimeters) 1746 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1537 mm
Height (inches) 60.5 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 171 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1193 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2630 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 25.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Ford Zephyr PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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