Engine Data

Engine type: 1.7-litre 16V Zetec SE with revised camshafts, inlet manifold and exhaust system

Displacement (cc): 1,679

Bore, mm: 80.0

Stroke, mm: 83.5

Fuel type: Unleaded petrol

Max power: PS 155 at engine speed (1/min) 7,000

Peak Torque Nm: 162 at engine speed (1/min) 4,500

Performance

0-60 mph (seconds): 7.9

Max speed mph (km/h): 126 (202)

Fuel economy:

Urban mpg (l/km): 24.9 (11.3)

Extra urban mpg (l/km) 44.6 (6.3)

Combined mpg (l/km) 34.7 (8.1)

Construction

Cylinders: Four, in-line

Cylinder head: Cast aluminum alloy

Cylinder block: Cast aluminum alloy

Valve gear: DOHC with revised profiles

Camshaft drive: Belt

Engine management: Ford EEC-V

Injection: (Sequential electronic fuel injection SEFI)

Ignition: Ford electronic distributorless

Transmission: 5-speed iB5 manual, standard Ford Puma, longer driveshafts

Suspension and Body

Front: Independent MacPherson strut with uprated offset coil springs/dampers, anti-roll bar, track increased by 35mm per corner, revised track rods

Rear: Semi-independent twist-beam with strut-type uprated coil spring/damper units, rear spacers, track increased by 45mm per corner

Body: Computer-optimised, high efficiency, unitary-welded steel body incorporating rigid occupant protection cell and front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones.

Wider front wings in aluminum, wider rear wing sections in steel, wider reinforced transfer moulded front and rear bumper assemblies, revised grille, air cooling ducts in

new front apron. Forward air splitter.

Brakes

Front: 295mm ventilated discs, electronic brake force distribution, Alcon 4-pot calipers,

Mintex brake pads

Rear: 270mm discs

Steering: Variable ratio rack and pinion, power assistance turning circle 10m, kerb to kerb

Wheels and tyres: Speedline alloy 17 x 7.5-inch multi-spoke rims, fitted with Pirelli P7000 215/40 low profile tyres as standard

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 3984mm

Width: 1770mm

Height: 1315mm

Wheelbase: 2446mm

Interior: Ford Racing Sparco front sports seats, with tilt control. Rear seats, door side panels and steering wheel in blue Alcantara fabric.

Standard Equipment

Air conditioning, ABS with traction control, dual airbags, power windows, power

heated door mirrors, 'Quickclear' heated windscreen, CD player, perimeter alarm and

Safeguard vehicle immobiliser.

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