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The Factory Five Type 65 Coupe is no doubt inspired by the Ford Daytona Le Mans winning Coupe of the 1960's, brought up to date with modern day running gear and engine.
Construction
Layout : Front engined rear wheel drive 3 door Coupe
Frame : Tubular space frame with integral backbone
Roll Cage : 6 point cage, with roof halo integral to frame
Sub-Structure : Aluminium panelling, riveted and bonded to frame
Restraint System : 4 Point Simpson Full Harness
Engine
Configuration : Choice of 5.0 litre or 5.8 litre “small block” Ford V8
Induction : Carburettor or Multi Point Fuel Injection
Horsepower : 225 bhp to 500 bhp, typically
Torque : 175 ft lbs to 550 ft lbs, typically
Drivetrain
Gearbox : 5 speed manual transmission
Rear Axle : 3.55:1
Clutch : 10.5” (267mm), Single Disc
Suspension
Front suspension type : Independent unequal length A-arms, adjustable
Rear suspension type : Independent unequal length arms, adjustable
Springs/Dampers : Koni coil-over, with ride height adjustment
Steering : Manual rack & pinion, 2.6 turns lock to lock
Brakes : 11” (279 mm) front discs, 10.5” (267 mm) rear discs
Wheels : Pin drive or bolt on, 17” x10.5” rear, 17” x 8.5” front, typically
Tyres : 285 x 17” rear, 245 x 17” front, typically
Dimensions
Weight : 2110 lbs (957 kg)
Weight Distribution : 45% front/ 55% rear
Wheelbase : 95” (2413 mm)
Overall Length : 174” (4420 mm)
Front Track : 59.0” (1499 mm)
Rear Track : 58.5” (1486 mm)
Overall Height : 48” (1219 mm)
Overall Width : 73.5” (1867 mm)
Ground Clearance : 4.5” (114 mm)
Fuel Capacity : 12.5 gallons (57 litres)
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