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Specifications
FVC - Four Valve, C type
Introduced in 1969
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Dimensions
Cylinders arrangement: inline 4
Strokes: 4
Bore x Stroke: 85.725 mm x 77.5 mm
Capacity: 1790 cc
Compression ratio:
Construction materials
Ford Kent 116E-6015 or 120E-6015 cast iron block 96mm bore spacing, 208.534mm deck height
cylinder head: aluminium alloy
steel crankshaft with 5 main bearings
steel connecting rod 122.58 mm distance center to center
Cylinder-head
crossflow design
Gear-driven (9 gears) DOHC
4 valves per cylinder - 16 valves total
intake valves inclination 20° from cylinder axis, exhaust valves inclination 20° from cylinder axis, 40° included angle
Aspiration
Natural with Lucas port-type mechanical fuel injection
Ignition
Firing order, 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Cooling and lubrication
water cooled
dry sump
Torque values
Models used and Output
| Year | Model | Induction | Compression ratio | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Chevron B16 | Lucas injection | 235 bhp (175 kW) @ 8750 rpm | ||
| 1970 | Lola T210 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1971 | Chevron B19 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1971 | Lola T212 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1972 | Chevron B21 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1972 | Lola T290 | Lucas injection | 255 bhp (190 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1973 | Chevron B23 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1973 | Lola T292 | Lucas injection | 255 bhp (190 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1974 | Chevron B26 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1974 | Lola T294 | Lucas injection | 255 bhp (190 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1975 | Chevron B31 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1975 | Osella PA3 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1976 | Osella PA4 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm | ||
| 1977 | Osella PA5 | Lucas injection | 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 9000 rpm |
Ford Cortina Mk I: Kent 120E-6015 cast iron block
Bore spacing 98mm
There are 3 different height blocks with the 1500 being in the middle with a deck height of 7.78 inches. the other two were the 1100/1300cc at 7.12 and the 1600cc engine at 8.21 inch.
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