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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 164
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.9

Urban mpg: 21.0
Extra urban mpg: 40.3
Combined mpg: 30.5
CO2 (g/km): 225


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4402
Height (mm): 1497
Width (mm): 1842
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Cargo volume (litres): 385
Gross weight (kg): 1860
Kerb weight (kg): 1468
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 62


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Turbocharged five-cylinder inline petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Management: Bosch ME 9.0 Motor-Management System for Injection and Ignition, EURO Stage 4.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2522
Compression ratio: 8.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 83.00 x 93.20
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (20v). Double overhead camshafts (DOHC). Tooth belt with dynamic tensioner, Ti-VCT (Twin independent Variable Cam Timing).
Max. power (bhp): 300 at 6500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 325 at 2300 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. Mechanical, Quaife helical limited slip differential, six planet gears, 32-degree helix angle.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.385:1
2nd: 2.050:1
3rd: 1.433:1
4th: 1.088:1
5th: 0.868:1
6th: 0.700:1
Reverse: 3.231:1
Final drive ratio: 4.000:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent MacPherson struts with offset coil spring over gas filled damper units and lower L-arms. Anti-roll bar (24mm). Ford RevoKnuckle with fixed mount to anti-roll bar (patented).

Rear: Independent Short-Long Arm (SLA) Control Blade multi-link system mounted on reinforced sub-frame, gas-filled dampers and anti-roll bar (24mm).

Steering: Rack and pinion, ratio 13.2:1, lock-to-lock 2.32.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.20

Brakes: Dual-circuit, diagonally split, hydraulically operated discs front and rear. Front: 336 x 30mm ventilated discs. Rear: 302 x 11mm solid discs. Vacuum servo-assist. ABS, EBD and ESP.

Wheels: 8.5 x 19-inch alloy as standard.

Tyres: 235/35 R19 - Continental.







 

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