history Ford Model A

The direct successor of the very successful T-Model - click for enlargement!
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German version

Ford
Motor in-line-four cylinder engine
bore * stroke108 * 98,4 mm
displacement3285 cm³
crankshaftthree bearing
compression4,2 : 1
Engine Controlsv
mixture formationZenith-updraft carburetor, Tank positioned behind and above the engine, no petrol pump, no air filter
Tank Capacityapprox. 42 Litres
consumption11 - 12 Litres/100 km
ignitioncoil, distributor, interruptor contact
coolingFluid, Pump circulation
lubricationdip- and pressure lubrication, 4,7 Litres
torque174 Nm at 1000 rpm (SAE)
max. power29 kW (40 HP)
rated speed2200 rpm
powertrainFront Engine with Rear Drive
clutchmulti-disc-, later single disc-dry clutch
transmissionThree Speed, unsynchronised
wheelbase2630 mm
Suspension f/rwishbone, rigid axle, transverseleaf spring, hydraulical dempers
Steeringsteering finger
Brakes f/rDrums from metal, linkage
Tyres.75 - 19, balloon, tube, drop-center rim
turning circle10.360 mm
DesignEdsel Ford
bodymetal-/wood-design on Pressure metal-Chassis
Length4190 mm
Width1702 mm
Max. Speedapprox. 95 km/h
Basic Weightapprox. 1000 kg + Fahrer/in
Manufactured1928 - 1931
Sales Pricesince approx. $ 500,- (US), starting in RM 3.750,- (D)
salesapprox. 4,3 Mio.
Serviceevery 5000 Miles
VersionsTwo-/Fourdoors with fixed/Folding Roof, extra folding seat, Luxury features
FeaturingElectrical Starter (foot-operated), foldable windscreen (starting in 1930)
Electric System6 V, direct current generator, Starter, symmetrical light, wipers, horn, Amperemeter

featuring
tool box
metal-spokes-spare tire
Electrical Starter
Mechanical wiper
Mechanical fuel gauge
Amperemeter
Safety ignition lock
Safety glas front screen
outside back mirror

07/08