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Ford Model T Runabout

(1912 model)

Brief specs of 1912 Ford Model T Runabout

2-door 2-seater roadster, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, side valves (flathead, L-block, L-head), 2896 cm3 / 176.7 cu in / 176.7 cu in, 14.9 kW / 20.0 hp / 20.0 hp @ 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm, manual 2-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 68 km/h / 42 mph / 42 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1912
ModelModel T RunaboutIssued until
SerieModel A/K/TNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

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

Dimensions & Weight

Length3404 mm / 134.0 in / 134.0 inTotal (curb) weight700 kg / 1543 lb / 1543 lb
Width1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 inDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
Wheelbase2553 mm / 100.5 in / 100.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1467 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance248 mm / 9.8 in / 9.8 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.3 UK gal / 16.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.33  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Fuel supply1 Holley carburettorEngine displacement2896 cm3 / 176.7 cu in / 176.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity724.00 cm3/cylinder / 44.181 cu in/cylinder / 44.181 cu in/cylinder
Cam Designside valves (flathead, L-block, L-head)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power14.9 kW / 20.0 hp / 20.0 hp at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)6.0 kW / 8.0 hp / 8.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output5.2 kW/l / 0.113 bhp/cu in / 0.113 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears2
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed68 km/h / 42 mph / 42 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio28.6 kW/ton / 21.6 bhp/ton / 21.6 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)
Standing ¼mile time32.90 s / 32.90 s / 32.90 s Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringepicyclic gearSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock1.25Turning circle
Suspension frontLive axle, Transverse leaf springSuspension rearLive axle, Transverse leaf spring
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front765 x 105Tyres rear765 x 105
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Model T Runabout

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