Ford Consul Classic 315 1,340 cc Kent (109E) Sedan
40 kW54 PS54 hp1961–1962
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- Power
- 40 kW 54 PS · 54 hp
- Kerb weight
- 940 kg
- Top speed
- 126 km/h
- Length
- 4,337 mm
The Ford Consul Classic 315 1.3 1,340 cc Kent (109E) produces 40 kW (54 PS) from a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. The Consul Classic 315 1.3 1,340 cc Kent (109E) pairs rear-wheel drive with a four-speed manual gearbox.
It opens the Consul Classic 315 range: of the 2 versions, it has the least power, and the 1.5 1,498 cc Kent (116E) (44 kW) offers 10% more. On paper, it tops out at 126 km/h, tips the scales at 940 kg and offers 58 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Engine code | 109E |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,340 cm³ 1.3 l · 82 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 40 kW 54 PS · 54 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 126 km/h 78 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,337 mm 170.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,651 mm 65.0 in |
| Height | 1,422 mm 56.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 940 kg 2,072 lb |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1961–1962 |
| Generation | Consul Classic 315 (1961–1963) |
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