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Ford Ka

(2007 model)

Brief specs of 2007 Ford Ka

3-door 4-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHC, 1299 cm3 / 79.3 cu in / 79.3 cu in, 44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 99.0 N·m / 73.0 lb·ft / 73.0 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 155 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph top speed, consumption 5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mpg-UK / 39.9 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2007
ModelKaIssued until
SerieKaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)186 l / 6.57 cu ft / 6.57 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)724 l / 25.57 cu ft / 25.57 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length6250 mm / 246.1 in / 246.1 inTotal (curb) weight962 kg / 2121 lb / 2121 lb
Width1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity303 kg / 668 lb / 668 lb
Wheelbase2450 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 inGross (max.) weight1265 kg / 2789 lb / 2789 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio2.55  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.99 m2 / 21.4 sq ft / 21.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.5 mm / 2.97 in / 2.97 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.98
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1299 cm3 / 79.3 cu in / 79.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity324.71 cm3/cylinder / 19.815 cu in/cylinder / 19.815 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHCCompression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque99.0 N·m / 73.0 lb·ft / 73.0 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)17.6 kW / 23.6 hp / 23.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output33.9 kW/l / 0.744 bhp/cu in / 0.744 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque76.2 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed155 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio62.4 kW/ton / 47.3 bhp/ton / 47.3 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)5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mpg-UK / 39.9 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions138 g/km / 222 g/mi / 222 g/mi (est.)
  Range678 km / 421 mi / 421 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front165/65-R13Tyres rear165/65-R13
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsOptional ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Ka

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