1954 - Ford - Vedette

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Vedette 1954
General Information
Make Ford
Model Vedette
Production Year 1954
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2692 mm     (106 in)
Front Track 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Rear Track 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Length 4674 mm     (184 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance 146 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1240 kg     (2731,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 61,4 litre   (13,5 Imp gal ,  16,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2158 cc     (131,69 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,84
Unitary Capacity 269,75 cc/cylinder    (16,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze-St carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 66 HP     (49,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 122 N.m     (90 lb.ft ,  12,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 106,8 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 53,2 HP/ton    (39,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,6 HP/litre    (22,8 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,9 m    (39 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)