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Ford Sierra 1.6 GL

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1985
ModelSierra 1.6 GLIssued until
SerieSierraNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4408 mm / 173.5 in / 173.5 inGround clearance149 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in
Width1720 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.69
Height1362 mm / 53.6 in / 53.6 inTotal (curb) weight1076 kg / 2372 lb / 2372 lb
Wheelbase2608 mm / 102.7 in / 102.7 inDry weight
Track front1451 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inWeight distribution (front)51.2 % / 51.2 % / 51.2 %
Track rear1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.6 mm / 3.06 in / 3.06 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power58.9 kW / 80.1 hp / 80.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque120.0 Nm / 88.5 lbft / 88.5 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output58.1 kW / 79.0 bhp / 79.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output49.4 kW/l / 1.101 bhp/cu in / 1.101 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque75.09 Nm/l / 0.657 lbft/cu in / 0.657 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.70

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 sTop (maximal) speed180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio73.42 kW/ton / 99.82 bhp/ton / 99.82 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel 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 alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock4.16Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front5.5 x 13Wheels rear5.5 x 13
Tyres front165 SR 13Tyres rear165 SR 13
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Sierra 1.6 GL

 
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