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MODIFIED CAR MAKE & MODEL:
Ford Mk 1 Ford Escort Twin Cam 1970 Car
EXTERIOR MODS:
“Type 49” heavy-duty competition shell with flared front fenders, front suspension reinforcement plates, partially double skinned chassis rails, upper radiator shroud, stone deflector [look under the trunk!]
INTERIOR MODS:
Standard apart from Mk 2 RS steering wheel that i prefer!
ICE (In Car Entertainment, Audio & Security):
Stage 2 Alarm system imobiliser
ENGINE MODS:
Model: Lotus/Ford “Twin Cam” , Configuration: inline four cylinder, DOHC 8 valve,
Construction: iron block, aluminium alloy cylinder head, Capacity: 1558cc (~1700cc “tall block”), Compression Ratio: 9.5:1, Horsepower: 115 BHP @ 6,000 RPM (~125 BHP),
Torque: 116.5 lb/ft. @ 4500 RPM,
Carburetori: two Weber 40DCOE Tipo 18
TRANSMISSION UPGRADE:
Standard
SUSPENSION MODS:
Front: MacPherson strut (Bilstein), coil spring, control arms located by anti-roll bar Rear: semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescoping shock absorbers, radius arms [Type 49 shell feature]
WHEELS:
13” x 5½” JJ steel rims with 165 SR13 radials (13” x 6” Minilite “heat treated” with Yokohama AVS Intermediate 205/60 13 radials).
TIRES / TYRES:
Yokohama as above
BRAKE CONVERSION:
Front: 9.625” disc with Girling 16P (M16) calipers Rear: drum 9” x 1¾” drum
PERFORMANCE:
| 0-60 |
7.5 |
1/4 Mile |
na |
| Top speed |
113 |
Power (BHP) |
125 |
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