Ford Essex V4 engine

Ford Essex V4
Ford Essex V4 in a 1966 Zephyr
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1965 - 1977
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 60° V4
Displacement	1.7 L; 101.5 cu in (1,663 cc) 2.0 L; 121.8 cu in (1,996 cc)
Cylinder bore	93.66 mm (3.69 in)
Piston stroke	60.35 mm (2.38 in) (1.7 L) 72.42 mm (2.85 in) (2.0 L)
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Cylinder head material	Cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV, two valves per cylinder
Valvetrain drive system	Gears
Compression ratio	7.7:1 / 8.9:1 / 9.0:1 / 9.1:1
Combustion
Fuel system	Ford 1250 1-bbl carburettor Weber 32/36 DGAV 2-bbl carburettor
Fuel type	Petrol (leaded)
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	73 bhp (54 kW; 74 PS) (LC 1.7 L) 92 bhp (69 kW; 93 PS) (HC 2.0 L)
Torque output	135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) (1.7 L) 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) (2.0 L)
Dimensions
Dry weight	148 kg (326 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Zephyr engine (4 cylinder)
Successor	Ford Pinto engine

The Essex V4 is a V4 petrol engine manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1965 to 1977. The engine was available in both 1.7 L and 2.0 L capacities. Designed by Ford of Britain, the Essex V4 was produced at a plant in Dagenham, originally in the county of Essex, later part of east London. The engine was used in the Ford Corsair, Capri Mk I, Consul/Granada Mk I, Ford Zephyr Mk IV and the Ford Transit Mk I van.