The MK1 Fiesta Popular
Engines
950 (40 BHP DIN) or 950 (45 BHP DIN). Transverse mounted overhead valve engine
with wedge-head combustion chambers.
Transmission
4-speed synchromesh gearbox with remote shift. Self-adjusting clutch.
Front wheel drive.
Suspension Steering
Bulkhead mounted rack and pinion steering with negative scrub geometry
and safety decoupling energy absorbing column. 3.4 turns lock to lock.
Front-MacPherson struts, telescopic dampers with coil springs.
Rear-5 point link comprising trailing arms, coil springs, beam axle with
Panhard rod. Telescopic dampers.
Brakes
Diagonally split, dual line system with 8.7" dia. front discs
and self-adjusting 7.0" dia. rear drums
Wheels & Tyres
12"x4" pressed steel wheels with 135 SR 12 steel braced radial
tyres. Black wheel nut caps.
Lighting & Electrical
7 fuse. 12 volt negative earth system. Single tone horn. Rectangular
semi-sealed headlamps. Hazard warning flashers. Directional indicators.
Rear fog lamp.
Body
Wind tunnel developed, low drag coefficient all steel welded construction
with rear third door with gass struts and conceald hinges. Rear towing
hook. Black louvred design radiator grille with drag reducing aerofoil
section. Black wide section steel bumpers with end caps. Black driver's
side door mirror. Black door handles, black door locks with bright
inserts. Single bodyside tape-strip. Popular 'decal' on tailgate.
Integral front air dam. Laminated windscreen. 7,5 gallon fuel tank.
Luggage space effective capacity: As a 4 seater 7.1 cu. ft., asa 2 seater
35.3 cu. ft.
Interior
Front slide mounted bucket seats with anti-tip lock. Quick action
single-fold rear bench seat with automatic lock. Inertia reel seat belts
to driver's and front passenger's seats. Vinyl seat trim. Passenger
compartment rubber mat. Storage compartment under rear floor. Grained
fascia with black finish instrument cluster applique surround. Front
passenger glove compartment and packing shelf. Centre face level vent.
Air blending heater with 2-speed fan. Three ashtrays. Two spoke steering
wheel, windscreen mounted rear view mirror. Driver's side sunvisor.
Three lever system controlling turn indicators, horn, high beam,
headlamp flasher, driving lights, two speed wipers, flick wipe,
illuminated instrument switches. Foot operated windscreen washers.
Speedometer/odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, warning lights for
oil pressure, turn indicators, high beam and ignition. Choke control.
Brake fluid level warning indicator. |