I occasionally like to indulge in drawing or in this case adapting an existing drawing to create a very personalised car portrait for a very special friend who's enthusiasm and encouragement has been invaluable...
Christine the Ford Consul Capri special
See specifications below illustration
Christine's Specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Displacement: 1,993cc
Bore: 90.8mm
Stroke: 76.9mm
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: twin choke Weber
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Power output: 54bhp at 4,900rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 82mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 10.2
Overall fuel
consumption approx: 27.9mpg
Steering
Recirculating ball
Transmission
Automatic
Rear wheel drive
Final drive: hypoid bevel
Brakes
Hydraulic, front: disc
rear: 9in drums
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Displacement: 1,993cc
Bore: 90.8mm
Stroke: 76.9mm
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: twin choke Weber
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Power output: 54bhp at 4,900rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 82mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 10.2
Overall fuel
consumption approx: 27.9mpg
Steering
Recirculating ball
Transmission
Automatic
Rear wheel drive
Final drive: hypoid bevel
Brakes
Hydraulic, front: disc
rear: 9in drums
Construction
Pressed steel monocoque
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels
4 stud, 13in pressed steel
5.90 x 13 tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 3in
Front track: 4ft 0.5in
Rear track: 4ft 0.5in
Overall length: 14ft 2.8in
Overall width:5ft 5.2in
Overall height:4ft 1in
Kerb weight: 18.39cwt
Ground clearance: 6in
Classic Capri Production
Capri 1,340cc 1961-1962: 11,143
Capri 1,500cc 1962-1964: 6,868
Pressed steel monocoque
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels
4 stud, 13in pressed steel
5.90 x 13 tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 3in
Front track: 4ft 0.5in
Rear track: 4ft 0.5in
Overall length: 14ft 2.8in
Overall width:5ft 5.2in
Overall height:4ft 1in
Kerb weight: 18.39cwt
Ground clearance: 6in
Classic Capri Production
Capri 1,340cc 1961-1962: 11,143
Capri 1,500cc 1962-1964: 6,868
