Make  Ford 
Model  Zephyr 
Year  1956 
Body and Dimensions 
Body Type  4/5S SAL 
Number of doors  
Wheelbase  2718 mm 107 in  
Front Track  1346 mm 53 in  
Rear Track  1321 mm 52 in  
Length  4547 mm 179 in  
Width  1746 mm 68.7 in  
Height  1537 mm 60.5 in  
Ground Clearance  171 mm 6.7 in  
Weight  1193 kg 2630 lb  
Fuel tank capacity  50 litres 11 Imp Gallons 9.2 US Gallons 
Performance 
0-50 mph  11.6 s   
Standing quarter-mile 20.3 s   
Maximum Speed  143 km/h 89 mph  
Engine Specifications 
Engine manufacturer  Ford   
Engine Position    
Engine alignment    
Bore  82.55 mm   
Stroke  79.5 mm   
Cylinders   6-S   
Valve Gear  OHV   
Valves per Cylinder (12 in total)  
Swept Volume  2553 cc   
Main crankshaft bearings   
Coolant    
Compression Ratio  7.8   
Fuel System  1 Ze carb   
Maximum power  85 bhp (63 kW) 
Power Peak  4400 rpm   
Maximum Torque 180 nm (133 lb/ft, 18.4 kgm)
Torque Peak  2000 rpm   
Aspiration  Normal   
Compressor type N/A 
Power-weight ratio   71.24 bhp/ton  
Specific Output 33.29 bhp per litre (24.68 kW per litre) 
Steering 
Steering   
Turns lock-to-lock    
Turning circle  11 m 36.1 ft  
Suspension 
Front Suspension  I.CS. 
Rear Suspension  LA.SE. 
Brakes 
Brakes (front/rear)  Dr/Dr-H   
Total braked area  948   
Gearbox and Transmission 
Gearbox type    
Top Gear Ratio   
Final Drive Ratio  3.9   
km/h per 1000 rpm in top 30.1   
mph/1000 rpm in top  18.7   
Drive Wheels    
Origins 
Country  GB   
Mk II Zephyr 1956 Specifications