Ford Zephyr engine

Ford Zephyr engine
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1951-1966
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-4 and Straight-6
Displacement1,508–2,553 cc (92.0–155.8 cu in)
Cylinder bore79.37 mm (3.12 in)
82.55 mm (3.25 in)
Piston stroke76.2 mm (3.00 in)
79.5 mm (3.13 in)
ValvetrainOHV
Combustion
Fuel typePetrol
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output47–71 bhp (35–53 kW)
Chronology
SuccessorEssex V4, Essex V6

The Ford Zephyr engine was a line of automotive OHV internal combustion engines that were designed for and unveiled with Ford of Britain's Zephyr/Zodiac and Consul models. The family included both straight-four and straight-six versions. Production began in 1951 and lasted until 1966, when it was replaced by Ford's Essex V4 and Essex V6 engines.