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Fiesta MK1: News Release 2
From, "The Contolled Action Car From Germany", Press Pack
Issued by the Ford Press Office, released on 23rd May 1977
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Fiesta MK1: News Release 2




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News Release - Fiesta Dimensions/Specifications*

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase - 90.0"
Overall length - 147.1
Overall height - 52.3
Width at B pillar - 61.2
Tread - front - 52.5
         - rear - 52.0

Interior Dimensions

Front compartment:
Effective head room - 37.6"
Effective leg room (max.) - 40.1
Shoulder room - 50.3
Hip room - 50.3

Rear compartment:
Effective head room - 36.8"
Effective leg room (min.) - 34.6
Shoulder room - 50.0
Hip room - 41.2
Knee clearance - 0.2

Usable luggage capacity
(cu. ft.) - 6.8

Cargo volume index
- rear seat down (cu. ft.) - 29.0

Weight/Capacities

Curb weight (Ibs.) - 1775
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) - 10.0
Oil capacity (qt.) - 4.0
Water capacity (qt.) - 7.0

Engine

Type - In-line, transverse, front mount
Number of Cylinders - Four
Bore - 81 mm (3.2")
Stroke - 78 mm (3.1")
Displacement - 1.6 litre (97.6 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio - 8.5:1
Cylinder Block - Cast iron with five main bearings
Cylinder Head - Cast iron with in-line valves, operated by push-rods and rockers
Pistons - Cast aluminum alloy, two compression rings and one micro-land oil control scraper ring
Camshaft - Side-mounted, chain-driven cast iron alloy
Carburetor - Weber, 2V

Drivetrain

Transmission - Transverse mount, front-wheel drive, four-speed floor-mounted manual, all-synchronized
Number of Speeds - Four forward, one reverse
Gear Ratios - 4th 0.88:1
                 - 3rd 1.30:1
                 - 2nd 2.06:1
                 - 1st 3.58:1
                 - Reverse 3.76:1
Final Drive Ratio - 3.58:1
Clutch - Cable-operated diaphragm-spring single dry plate, automatic cable adjustment

Cooling System

Type - Cross-flow radiator with coolant recovery system and thermostatically-operated electric fan
Radiator - Copper/brass two-row core with brass side tanks
Size - 8.75" x 19.5"
Number of Fins - 14.2/inch

Electrical System

Rated Voltage - 12 volts
Battery - 35 amp/hour
Alternator - 40 amp

Chassis

Body/Frame - Unitized construction, welded steel body with single-piece body side stampings, energy-absorbing front and rear structures, three-door body style
Suspension - Front - MacPherson strut with negative offset geometry; coil spring and telescopic shock absorber; lower                              rubber-mounted drag strut
                 - Rear - Dead beam axle with five-link location by means of trailing lower arms, braced shock absorbers and                              lateral track bar; coil springs; rear stabilizer bar with Fiesta Sport Group

Steering

Type - Rack-and-pinion
Overall ratio - 18.62:1
Turns, lock to lock - 3.4
Turning circle - 30.2' (curb to curb)

Brakes

Type - Front sliding caliper disc; rear drum; self-adjusting; power brakes optional
Hydraulic Circuit - Dual, diagonally linked front-to-rear
Front Disc Diameter - 8.7"
Rear Drum Diameter - 7.0"
Optional Vacuum - Booster Diameter - 5.9"

Wheels and Tires

Rim Size - 4" x 12" (4.5" x 12" with Sport and Ghia Groups)
Tire Type - Michelin steel-belted radial ply
Tire Size - 145SRxl2 BSW (155SRxl2 BSW- with Ghia Group)

*Horsepower, torque and mileage ratings are unavailable pending final approval

ISSUED BY THE PRESS OFFICE - FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

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