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Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 63.50 mm × 92.50 mm 2.5 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 So 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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 43.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 772 kPa (112 psi)
Specific torque 61.43 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 293 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2210 mm
wheelbase 87 in
Length (milimeters) 3312 mm
Length (inches) 130.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1543 mm
Width (inches) 60.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.5
Ground clearance (milimeters) 184 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 832 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1834 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 31.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 8.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.40

General information

RAC rating 10.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Ford Escort PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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