Ford Taunus V4 engine
| Ford Taunus V4 | ||
|---|---|---|
Cooling system Jacketed block (stock) | | |
| Output | ||
| Power output | 40–240 hp (30–179 kW) | |
| Torque output | 80–137 N⋅m (59–101 lb⋅ft) | |
| Chronology | ||
| Predecessor | Ford Sidevalve engine (1.2, 1.5) Ford Taunus straight-four (1.7) | |
| Successor | Ford Kent engine Ford Pinto engine | |
The Ford Taunus V4 engine is a 60°
Design
In common with other V4 and V6 engines, but unlike longer V engines with more cylinders, the connecting rods do not share a crankpin on the crankshaft.
The V4 was later expanded into the
Initially the V4 engine was designed by Ford for a new entry compact car intended for the
Applications:
- Ford Taunus
- Ford Consul
- Ford Transit
- Ford Capri
- Saab 95
- Saab 96
- Saab Sonett (II-V4 and III)
- Matra 530
- Ford Mustang I
1.2
The 1.2 L (1,183 cc) version features an 80 mm × 58.86 mm (3.150 in × 2.317 in) bore and stroke. Output was 40 hp (29.8 kW) and 80 N⋅m (59 lb⋅ft) or 45 hp (33.6 kW) and 82 N⋅m (60 lb⋅ft).
Applications:
- 1962 - 1966 Ford Taunus 12M P4
- 1967 - 1968 Ford Taunus 12M P6
1.3
The 1.3 L (1,288 cc) version had an 84 mm × 58.86 mm (3.307 in × 2.317 in) bore and stroke. Output was 50 hp (37.3 kW) and 95 N⋅m (70 lb⋅ft) or 53 hp (39.5 kW) and 98 N⋅m (72 lb⋅ft).
Applications:
- 1966 - 1970 Ford Taunus 12M P6
- 1969 - 1972 Ford Capri (Mercury Capri)
- Ford Transit 600[1]
1.5
The 1.5 L (1,498 cc) V4 had a 90 mm × 58.86 mm (3.543 in × 2.317 in) bore and stroke. It produced 55 hp (41 kW) and 107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft), 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft) or 65 hp (48.5 kW) and 117 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm.
- 1962-1966 Ford Taunus 12M P4
- 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 12M P6
- 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 15M P6
- 1964-1967 Ford Taunus 17M P5
- 1967-1971 Ford Taunus 17M P7
- 1969-1972 Ford Capri
- Ford Transit 1000[1]
- 1967-1980 Saab 95 and Saab 96 (European market)
- 1967-1974 Saab 95, Saab 96 and Saab Sonett (USA market)
- The 1962 "Mustang I" Concept car (tuned to 90 hp (67 kW))
- 1970s Thiokol 1404 Imp snowcat
1.7
The 1.7 L (1,699 cc) V4 had a 90 mm × 66.8 mm (3.54 in × 2.63 in) bore and stroke. It produced 65 hp (48.5 kW) and 129 N⋅m (95 lb⋅ft), 70 hp (52.2 kW) and 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) or 75 hp (56 kW) and 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft).
- 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 12M P6
- 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 15M P6
- 1964-1967 Ford Taunus 17M P5
- 1967-1971 Ford Taunus 17M P7
- 1965-1972 Ford Transit Mark I
- 1967-1972 Matra 530
- 1969-1972 Ford Capri
- 1972-1975 Ford Consul (German version)
- 1975-1981 Ford Granada (German version)
- 1971-1974 Saab 95, Saab 96 and Saab Sonett, low compression version with 65 hp (48 kW) (same as its contemporary 1500 cc 95/96) for USA market
Also, some
Since the Saab 96 was used for rallying it was also
See also
References
- ^ a b Becker, Clauspeter (1971), Logoz, Arthur (ed.), "Fiat 128", Auto-Universum 1971 (in German), XIV, Zürich, Switzerland: Verlag Internationale Automobil-Parade AG: 109
- ^ "Bilsport: Okristligt snabb turbo-Saab med 200 frampiskade hästar (advertisement)". saabphotos.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ Granlund, Olle (17 October 2010). "Minnesanteckningar från införandet av fyrtaktsmotorn i Saab 95/96 1966" [Notes on the introduction of the four stroke engine in the 1966 Saab 95/96.]. Archived from the original on 4 January 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
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