1972 - Ford - Taunus GT

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Taunus GT 1972
2. Taunus GT 1970
3. Taunus GT 1970
General Information
Make Ford
Model Taunus GT
Production Year 1972
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2578 mm     (101,5 in)
Front Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 4267 mm     (168 in)
Width 1701 mm     (67 in)
Height 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance 100 mm     (3,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 1055 kg     (2323,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54 litre   (11,9 Imp gal ,  14,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1998 cc     (121,93 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 60,1 mm     (2,37 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,4
Unitary Capacity 333 cc/cylinder    (20,32 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 122 HP     (91 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 166 N.m     (122,5 lb.ft ,  16,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 163,9 N.m    (5300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 115,6 HP/ton    (86,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,1 HP/litre    (45,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 164 km/h   (101,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,44 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,6 m    (31,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
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