Ford Model-T

Technical details

Engine   
Type:straight 4 cylinders
Engine capacity:2896 cc
Single cylinder capacity:724 cc
Compression ratio:4.5:1; since 1912 4.1:1; since 1916 3.98:1
Distribution:2 side valves for each cylinder, detachable cylinder head
Fuel feeding:one Ford carburetor
Cooling:watercooled, centrifugal pump
Lubrification:combination splash and gravity system
Max power:20 HP
Starter:starting handle, since 1919 by electric starter
    
TRASMISSION   
Drive:rear wheel drive
Gear box:epicyclic transmission foot operated, in unit with engine, 2 speed + reverse gear
Clutch:multiple discs into oil
Final Drive:patented by Ford, Vanadium steel case
    
Chassispressed Vanadium steel girders
    
Suspension   
Front axle:live axle with semi elliptic springs
Rear axle:live axle with semi elliptic springs
    
Brakesdrum brakes operating only on rear wheels
    
Tyres   
Front:30x3;
Rear:30x31/2;
 only since 1925 with inner tube
    
SteeringBy Ford reduction gear system, irreversible
    
BodyWood panels and since 1911 pressed steel panels
    
Chassis sizes   
Wheel base:2250 mm
Front track:1450 mm
Rear track:1460 mm then increased to 1520 mm
Weight:1200 lbs
    
Max speedbetween 56 and 67 Km/h
    
Fuel consumption30-40 Km/gal.

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