1961 Ford Consul Classic 315 109E Specifications

Specifications: 1961 Ford Consul Classic 315 109E

Specifications: 1961 Ford Consul Classic 315 109E

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Ford

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1961

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

16.3

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1257 mm, 49.5 in

Rear Track:

1257 mm, 49.5 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4337 mm, 170.7 in

Total Width:

1657 mm, 65.2 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1432 mm, 56.4 in

Wheelbase:

2515 mm, 99 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.72

Ground Clearance:

150 mm, 5.9 in

Kerb Weight:

930 Kg, 2050 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

1.3 Litre, 1340cc (81.772 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 x Zenith Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

80.96 mm × 65.07 mm, 3.19 in × 2.56 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.24

Power:

54.8 PS (54 bhp) (40.3 kW) @ 5000 rpm

Specific Output :

40.3 bhp per litre, 0.66 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

100.0 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm) @ 2500 rpm

Specific Torque:

74.63 Nm/litre

Bmep:

937.8 kPa (136 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

40.9 Litres, 9 UK Gal, 10.8 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

335cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.11

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

14.10 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

21.90 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

n/a

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

58.06 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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