Ford Zephyr engine | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Production | 1951-1966 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight-4 and Straight-6 |
Displacement | 1,508–2,553 cc (92.0–155.8 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 79.37 mm (3.12 in) 82.55 mm (3.25 in) |
Piston stroke | 76.2 mm (3.00 in) 79.5 mm (3.13 in) |
Valvetrain | OHV |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Cooling system | Water-cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 47–71 bhp (35–53 kW) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Essex 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.