Ford 8 (7Y) 1938-39 specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
Valves: side, 8
Displacement: 933cc
Bore: 56.6mm
Stroke: 92.5 mm
Compression ratio: 6.3 - 1
Valves (side): 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output: 23.4bhp at 4,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 60.4mph
Acceleration: 0-50 mph 35.3 secs
Overall fuel consumption: 36mpg

Transmission
3 forward speed manual Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel body on steel channel chassis

Brakes
Hyraulic, drum all round

Suspension
Front & Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Rack and pinion

Wheels
17in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 6in
Track F: 3ft 7in
Track R: 3ft 7in
Overall length: 12ft 8.2in
Overall width:4ft 7.9in
Overall height: 5ft 4.2in
Ground clearance: 8.8in
Kerb weight: 1,695lbs
Fuel tank 7gals

Production
1938-1939
65,598 produced