Engine
Type: CVH
Capacity: 1598cc
Bore/Stroke: 79.96mm x 79.52mm
Compression Ration: 9:5:1
Max Power: 105bhp @ 6000 rpm (108bhp on Efi Engine)
Max Torque: 102 lbf.ft @ 4800 rpm
Cylinders: Four, in-line
Cylinder Head: Alloy
Block: Cast Iron
Installation: Front-mounted, transverse
Valve Gear: Two valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft
driven by exteran toothed belt, rockers, hydraulic lifters
Induction: Bosch K-jetronic fuel injection (Efi from September '89),
Ford contactless electronic ignition
Transmission
Type: Front Wheel drive
Gearbox: Ford type-B5 manual transaxle, 190mm single plate clutch
Internal Ratio's: 1st - 3.15:1, 2nd - 1.91:1, 3rd 1.27:1, 4th - 0.95:1, 5th - 0.76:1
Final Drive: 3.58:1
Suspension
Front: Macpherson struts, coil springs and 24mm anti-roll bar
Rear: Independent, transverse arms with radius arms, coil springs and telescopic dampers
Steering
Type: Rack and pinion, power assistance on some models
Brakes
System: Vacuum servo-assisted dual circuit hydraulic, SCS optional extra
Front: Ventilated 289mm discs
Rear: 203mm drums
Wheel & Tyres
Wheels: 6x14 steel or alloy wheels, steels with pearlescent rims
Tyres: 185/60 HR14
Performance
Max Speed: 115 mph
0-60 mph: 9.6 seconds
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