Ford 206E Zodiac Mk2 1959-62 specifications

Engine
6 cylinder in-line, OHV
Displacement: 2,553cc
Main bearings: 4
Bore: 82.55mm
Stroke: 79.5 mm
Compression ratio: 7.8:1
or 6.9:1(optional)
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: single Zenith downdraught
Electrical: 12 volt
Power output: 133bhp at 2,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 88.3mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 17secs
Overall fuel consumption: 22mpg

Steering
Recirculating ball (worm and peg before 1957)
Turning circle: 36ft

Transmission
3 speed manual with synchromesh on 2nd and top.
Hydraulic 8.5in clutch
Optional overdrive
Rear wheel drive
Final drive: hypoid bevel
ratio of 3.9 : 1

Brakes
Hydraulic, 9in drums all round
Shoe width:1.75in
147sq. inches lining area
9.75in front disc brakes and servo on later models.

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque
bodies produced at Dagenham

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Lever arm hyrdaulic dampers

Wheels
4 stud, 4.5J, 13in pressed steel
6.40 x 13 tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 11in
Front track: 4ft 5in
Rear track: 4ft 4in
Overall length: 14ft 10.5in
Overall width:5ft 9in
Overall height:5ft 0.5in
Kerb weight: 24.25cwt
Ground clearance: 6in
Fuel: 10.5 gals

Mk2 Zodiac Production
1956-52: approx 80,000