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Ford Escort ZX2 Sport

(1996 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1996
ModelEscort ZX2 SportIssued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4450 mm / 175.2 in / 175.2 inGround clearance
Width1712 mm / 67.4 in / 67.4 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1328 mm / 52.3 in / 52.3 inTotal (curb) weight1152 kg / 2540 lb / 2540 lb
Wheelbase2499 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 inDry weight
Track front1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 inWeight distribution (front)63.8 % / 63.8 % / 63.8 %
Track rear1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 inFuel capacity48 l / 10.7 UK gal / 12.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.8 mm / 3.34 in / 3.34 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.96
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1988 cm3 / 121.3 cu in / 121.3 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity497.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.329 cu in/cylinder / 30.329 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.6 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque172.0 Nm / 126.9 lbft / 126.9 lbft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output95.6 kW / 130.0 bhp / 130.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output65.4 kW/l / 1.457 bhp/cu in / 1.457 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque86.52 Nm/l / 0.757 lbft/cu in / 0.757 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.75
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed164 km/h / 102 mph / 102 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 sPower-to-weight ratio112.85 kW/ton / 153.43 bhp/ton / 153.43 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)25.70 s / 25.70 s / 25.70 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.S.CA.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.S.2Li.TLi.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Escort ZX2 Sport

 
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