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Tornado Tempest Mk II

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)TornadoIssued from1963
ModelTempest Mk IIIssued until
SerieTempestNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerTornadoCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeroadsterNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3759 mm / 148.0 in / 148.0 inGround clearance
Width1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.72
Height1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inTotal (curb) weight499 kg / 1100 lb / 1100 lb
Wheelbase2184 mm / 86.0 in / 86.0 inDry weight
Track front1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inFuel capacity41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 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 constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke65.1 mm / 2.56 in / 2.56 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.24
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1342 cm3 / 81.9 cu in / 81.9 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity335.50 cm3/cylinder / 20.473 cu in/cylinder / 20.473 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power55.2 kW / 75.1 hp / 75.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque107.0 Nm / 78.9 lbft / 78.9 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output54.4 kW / 74.0 bhp / 74.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output55.1 kW/l / 1.228 bhp/cu in / 1.228 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque79.73 Nm/l / 0.697 lbft/cu in / 0.697 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio148.30 kW/ton / 201.63 bhp/ton / 201.63 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-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearI.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front5.90 x 13Tyres rear5.90 x 13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Tornado Tempest Mk II

 
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