- Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1970
- Number Built: see Escort Production
- Body Styles:
- Price at Introduction:
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 156.6 in. (3978mm)
- Total width: 61.8 in. (1569mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 53 inches (1346mm)
- Wheelbase: 94.5 in. (2400mm)
- Front Track: 49 in. (1245mm)
- Rear Track: 50 in. (1270mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- Twin-Cam: 1820 lb. (830 kg.)
- Fuel Tank:
- Rear mounted, 9 gallon (40.5 litre) capacity
- Optional reserve tank available
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Tachometer
- Ammeter
- Oil pressure gauge
- Water Temp gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
- Floor mounted
- Gear ratio:
- 1st: 2.97:1
- 2nd: 2.01:1
- 3rd: 1.40:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.32:1
- Maximum Speeds:
- 1st: 38 mph (61 km/h)
- 2nd: 56 mph (90 km/h)
- 3rd: 81 mph (130 km/h)
- 4th: 113 mph (182 km/h)
- Clutch:
- Borg and Beck dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
- Rear Axle:
- 0-100 km/h:
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
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- 1600 Twin-Cam 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.558 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Twin overhead camshaft cross flow
- Fuel System: Two double choke Weber 40DCOE with AC mechanical fuel pump
- Bore and Stroke: 82.55 x 72.75 mm
- Power: 115 bhp (86 kW) @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 116.5 lb-ft (175 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
- Firing order: 1-4-3-2
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Battery: 12 volt 38 Ah
- Generator: Lucas C40/1 22-amp d.c.
- Lucas rectangular sealed beam headlamps, 120/80 watt (total)
- Exhaust:
- Extractors and single tail pipe
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
- Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs. Twin radius arms
- Steering:
- Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
- Turning Circle:
- Brakes:
- Girling Disc front, Drum rear
- Girling vacuum servo
- Front: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
- Rear: Drum 9.0 in. / 229mm diameter
- Wheels:
- Tyres:
- 165 x 12 Radial, optional 165 x 13
- Equipment:
- Electric fuses: 6
- Screen washer: Standard - foot operated
- Interior heater: Standard - air blending
- Heated backlight: Not available
- Safety Belts: Optional extra, anchorages built in
- Interior Trim: PVC seats and headlining
- Floor covering: Carpet
- Underbody protection: Phosphate treatment under paint
Also see:
Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Escort Twin-Cam
Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Escort Mark 2 Ghia
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford Escort RS1800
Ford Escort RS2000
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