Ford Model "T" Runabout 1924 specifications

Engine
4 Cylinder in line
Bore: 95mm
Stroke: 101.5mm
Displacement: 2,890cc
Valves: 8, side
Crank bearings: 3
Compression ratio: 4.5 to 1
Carburation: Holley updraught
Power output: 20bhp at 1,800rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 42mph
Acceleration: 0-40mph 35.8secs
Overall fuel consumption: 28.5mpg

Ignition
Flywheel magneto,
6 volts, 1.2-1.4amps
Champion 25 plugs
Firing order 1-2-4-3

Construction
Steel paneled wood framed body bolted to pressed steel channel ladder-type chassis

Brakes
Rear only: 7in drums activated by brake bands within transmission

Transmission
Rear wheel drive
Clutch: multiple steel disc
Gearbox: 2-speed,
Ratios: Top: 3.64 to 1
Low: 10 to 1
Reverse: 14.5 to one
Propellar Shaft: torque tube
Rear axle: three quarter floating spiral bevel

Steering
Type: epicyclic
Turning circle: 37ft
Lock to lock: 1.25 turns

Suspension
Front: Semi eliptic tranverse leaf
Rear: quarter eliptic transverse leaf

Wheels & Tyres
Artillery type
demountable rims
4:40 x 21in tyres
Tyre pressure: 55lbs

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 100.5in
Track - front: 57in
Track - rear: 57in
Front wheel camber5.5º
Overall length: 134in
Overall width: 66in
Overall height: 82.5in
Ground clearance: 9.25in
Unladen weight: 16.5cwt
Tank capacity: 8 gallons
Sump capacity: 6-8 pints

Production
1909-27: 15,458,781
Launch price in 1909: $825
1924: 1,989,570
price around $270