1979 - Ford - Taunus L

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Taunus L 1979
General Information
Make Ford
Model Taunus L
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2580 mm     (101,6 in)
Front Track 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Rear Track 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Length 4380 mm     (172,4 in)
Width 1700 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1360 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1040 kg     (2290,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54 litre   (11,9 Imp gal ,  14,3 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 OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1294 cc     (78,97 cu in)
Bore 79 mm     (3,11 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,2
Unitary Capacity 323,5 cc/cylinder    (19,74 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Fo carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 55 HP     (41 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 91 N.m     (67,2 lb.ft ,  9,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 71,2 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 52,9 HP/ton    (39,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,5 HP/litre    (31,7 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 137 km/h   (85,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,11 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,6 m    (34,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.LTA.ObToA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)