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 | 
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| Cylinder bore | 93.66 mm (3.69 in) | 
| Piston stroke | 
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| 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 | 
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| 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.