Ford Ka

Nearly a decade on, the Ka continues to be one of the best selling vehicles in the competitive European sub-B segment market. The StreetKa is sometimes dubbed as "the poor man's Audi TT" due to its resemblance to that car. However, the StreetKa will be phased out in 2006. In Latin America, the Ka got a facelift in 2003 and is now slightly different externally and more aggressive than the European model; the main noticeable difference is on the rear, with taller lights. The other difference from the European model is the lack of soundp ...

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Ford Ka, Ford Ka - StreetKa and SportKa, Ford Ka - The Ka today, Ford Ka - Trivia

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Ka may mean: Ka , Fire Kà (Cirque du Soleil), a troupe based at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Ka (cyrillic), a letter of Cyrillic alphabet Ka (Dark Tower), a sort of karma in Stephen King's Dark Tower series Ka is the Acid dissociation constant, in chemistry A part of the soul in Egyptian mythology The particle that marks a question in Japanese grammar Ford Ka, model of car made by Ford Kamov, a Russian aircraft design bureau Mister Ka, main cha ...

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The advanced Zetec-SE was developed in collaboration of Yamaha under the Sigma codename. It ranges in size from 1.25 L (1249 cc) to 1.7 L (1700 cc). It is extremely different from the Zeta engine - the intake and exhaust are even on opposite sides. This engine is sold under the Sigma name in some regions, while Mazda uses the MZI name. It is also sold as a crate engine by Ford Power Products as the ZSG. Rather confusingly, this engine has been renamed "Duratec" for use in the Mk I ...

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Ford Zetec engine, Ford Zetec engine - Engine reference, Ford Zetec engine - Zeta, Ford Zetec engine - Sigma, Ford Zetec engine - Duratec, Ford Zetec engine - Zetec TDCi, Ford Zetec engine - Sources

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Top Gear - 1978 to 2001. Top Gear started in 1978 and was originally hosted by BBC anchorwoman Angela Rippon, although the show was initially not networked throughout Britain. Early presenters also included Noel Edmonds and William Woollard. The programme was 30 minutes long. Originally, Top Gear was a fairly conventional magazine show reviewing new car models and other car-related issues such as road safety, but it saw a massive boost in its audience in the early 1990s when it became a more ...

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Top Gear, Top Gear - History, Top Gear - 1978 to 2001, Top Gear - 2002 to today, Top Gear - Theme music, Top Gear - Nominations and awards, Top Gear - Criticism, Top Gear - Influence, Top Gear - Segments, Top Gear - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car, Top Gear - Power Laps, Top Gear - Car of the Year, Top Gear - The Cool Wall, Top Gear - Highlights, Top Gear - 2002, Top Gear - 2003, Top Gear - 2004, Top Gear - 2005

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The original OHV Kent engine appeared in the 1959 Anglia with a capacity of 997cc. With a 81 mm (3.2 in) bore and 48 mm (1.9 in) stroke, it was a departure from traditional undersquare English engine design. The same engine with a longer stroke and thus larger capacity was subsequently used in the Ford Classic and Classic Capri (1340cc and 1500cc), the MkI and early MkII Cortinas (1200cc and 1500cc), and the early Corsairs. The engine is now referred to as the pre-crossflow Kent, with both the inl ...

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Ford Kent engine, Ford Kent engine - Pre-Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Lotus, Ford Kent engine - Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Valencia, Ford Kent engine - HCS, Ford Kent engine - Endura-E, Ford Kent engine - Future, Ford Kent engine - Trivia

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The Fiesta Mk I was launched in 1976. It was also a breakthrough for Ford as it was their first truly successful front wheel drive car. It was also the first new Ford car since the Ford Granada five years earlier. The first generation Fiesta was also a "world car", an "Americanised" version being sold in the United States from 1978 to 1980 where it was classified as a subcompact car. The Fiesta's small size prompted American management to invest in what would become the European Mk III Escort introduced in 1980, and the first generation Amer ...

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Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - History, Ford Fiesta - Mark 1: 1976-1983: Birth of the Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - Mark 2 1983-1992: A legend, Ford Fiesta - Mark 3 1989-1997, Ford Fiesta - Mark 4 1995-1999: A new look, Ford Fiesta - Mark 5 facelift 1999-2002: Minor restyle, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 2002–2005: Third generation, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 revision 2006–, Ford Fiesta - Fiesta in sport, Ford Fiesta - Awards

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Beginning in 2004, Ford dropped the old 4-cylinder Zetec engines in favor of Mazda's MZR design. Thus, 2005+ Duratec 4 cylinder engines are Mazdas. This includes the 2.0 L Duratec 20 and 2.3 L Duratec 23. Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 20. The 993 is a 2.0 L (1988 cc) version built in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Bore is 84.8 mm and stroke is 88 mm. It is used in the Ford Escape and Focus. Output is 130 hp (97 kW) at 5300 RPM w ...

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Ford Duratec engine, Ford Duratec engine - Engine reference, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec HE, Ford Duratec engine - Ford/Mazda global straight-4, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 20, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 23, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec SCi, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 8v, Ford Duratec engine - Mondeo V6, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 25, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 30, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 35, Ford Duratec engine - SHO V8, Ford Duratec engine - Aston Martin V12

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Early superminis can be considered city cars because of their size, but even in the late 70s superminis were the second smallest available cars (after the two-seater microcars). But in the late 80s they had grown so much that peple desired smaller cars, which still had to have seating for four. City car - Early ages. The first city car is probably the 1980 Fiat/SEAT Panda. With a length under 3.50 metres and low-cost design, a new car category was created. The Panda remplacement, the 1991 Fiat Cinquecento is unarguably a city car. With onl ...

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City car, City car - Internal combustion engine ICE city cars, City car - Early ages, City car - Korean vs. European city cars, City car - Luxury city cars, City car - City car / supermini crossovers, City car - Battery electric city cars

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The 2.5 L and 3.0&nbap;L V6 Duratecs are evolutions of the same design, first used in the 1994 Ford Mondeo. It is a modern aluminum DOHC V6 with a 60° bank angle. The primary engineering input came from Porsche, who were developing a similar V6 before selling the engineering to Ford, and Cosworth, who helped with cylinder head manufacturing. The Jaguar AJ-V6 engine is similar but adds variable valve ...

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Ford Duratec engine, Ford Duratec engine - Engine reference, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec HE, Ford Duratec engine - Ford/Mazda global straight-4, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 20, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 23, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec SCi, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 8v, Ford Duratec engine - Mondeo V6, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 25, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 30, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 35, Ford Duratec engine - SHO V8, Ford Duratec engine - Aston Martin V12

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In 2002, the all new third-generation car was unveiled. This was for the first time, a completely clean sheet design, with no genetic links to the 1976 original. Most engines were carried over from the previous Fiesta, but renamed 'Duratec' with the 'Zetec' tag used for the sportier models in place of the previous Si. The styling was heavily inspired by the larger Focus. However, the design of the Ford Focus was more attractive and sleek. Ford Fiesta Mark 6 has been sold ...

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Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - History, Ford Fiesta - Mark 1: 1976-1983: Birth of the Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - Mark 2 1983-1992: A legend, Ford Fiesta - Mark 3 1989-1997, Ford Fiesta - Mark 4 1995-1999: A new look, Ford Fiesta - Mark 5 facelift 1999-2002: Minor restyle, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 2002–2005: Third generation, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 revision 2006–, Ford Fiesta - Fiesta in sport, Ford Fiesta - Awards

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The first Zetec-branded engine was the Zeta family, introduced for the 1992 model year powering the fourth generation of the European Ford Escort and Orion. The "Zeta" name was dropped in favor of "Zetec" when Italian car maker Lancia threatened to sue Ford for trademark infringement. Early versions of the engine (prior to mid 1998) came complete with self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters. This helped prevent the notorious valve tapping (on the CVH) but caused the valves to stick unless a special Ford fo ...

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Ford Zetec engine, Ford Zetec engine - Engine reference, Ford Zetec engine - Zeta, Ford Zetec engine - Sigma, Ford Zetec engine - Duratec, Ford Zetec engine - Zetec TDCi, Ford Zetec engine - Sources

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Top Gear - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car. In each programme, a celebrity – usually of British fame – is interviewed by Clarkson and usually includes the guest's car history and the logic behind it. After the light-hearted chatter is done, Clarkson, the guest and the studio audience watch the guest's fastest lap on the Top Gear test track in a Suzuki Liana. The Liana used is stock, except a rollcage and racing seats with harnesses have been added as safety measures for the celebrities. Each celebrity guest f ...

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Top Gear, Top Gear - History, Top Gear - 1978 to 2001, Top Gear - 2002 to today, Top Gear - Theme music, Top Gear - Nominations and awards, Top Gear - Criticism, Top Gear - Influence, Top Gear - Segments, Top Gear - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car, Top Gear - Power Laps, Top Gear - Car of the Year, Top Gear - The Cool Wall, Top Gear - Highlights, Top Gear - 2002, Top Gear - 2003, Top Gear - 2004, Top Gear - 2005

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The Duratec HE is the name used by Ford of Europe for their family of small straight-4 and V6 petrol engines. The family includes 1.8 L and 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve engines and the 2.5 L V6 (also called the Duratec 25). European engines are built at Valencia Engine Plant in Spain. The Focus RS featured a turbocharged version of the 2.0 L Zetec unit producing 215 bhp (158 kW) and 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf) of torque, although badged a Duratec-RS. Focus C-Max and Focus Mk. II versions are ...

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Ford Duratec engine, Ford Duratec engine - Engine reference, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec HE, Ford Duratec engine - Ford/Mazda global straight-4, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 20, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 23, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec SCi, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 8v, Ford Duratec engine - Mondeo V6, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 25, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 30, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 35, Ford Duratec engine - SHO V8, Ford Duratec engine - Aston Martin V12

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Top Gear - 2002. The programme launched a search for the "fastest faith", with representatives from different religions, such as ministers of various Christian denominations, a Jewish Rabbi, Buddhist monk and a Muslim Imam, each driving a lap of the test track. The winner was a Church of England bishop, but during a continuation he was beaten by a Rastafarian. A Radical was raced around the t ...

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Top Gear, Top Gear - History, Top Gear - 1978 to 2001, Top Gear - 2002 to today, Top Gear - Theme music, Top Gear - Nominations and awards, Top Gear - Criticism, Top Gear - Influence, Top Gear - Segments, Top Gear - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car, Top Gear - Power Laps, Top Gear - Car of the Year, Top Gear - The Cool Wall, Top Gear - Highlights, Top Gear - 2002, Top Gear - 2003, Top Gear - 2004, Top Gear - 2005

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The Mk IV Fiesta was launched in 1995. It was based on the chassis of the Mk III car, but most components were heavily revised, including a new suspension system, which gave the Fiesta one of the best handling abilities in its class. The range was further improved with the addition of a range of new Zetec engines, available in 1.25 L, 1.4 L and later, 1.6 L forms. As well as the major changes to the chassis of the Mk III, the Mk IV also benefited from a new interior ...

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Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - History, Ford Fiesta - Mark 1: 1976-1983: Birth of the Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - Mark 2 1983-1992: A legend, Ford Fiesta - Mark 3 1989-1997, Ford Fiesta - Mark 4 1995-1999: A new look, Ford Fiesta - Mark 5 facelift 1999-2002: Minor restyle, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 2002–2005: Third generation, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 revision 2006–, Ford Fiesta - Fiesta in sport, Ford Fiesta - Awards

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In 1995, things changed dramatically with the fourth generation car. The Mk4 Fiesta was given the all-new Zetec-SE engine, a fully redesigned chassis and suspension, and the Valencia engine was reworked into the Endura-E. In a stroke, the flabby handling became nimble and entertaining and the Fiesta was all of a sudden the enthusiast's choice. Like the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa, some variants were notable for being available in purpleand lilac, which were unusual colours for a car at the time. In Brazil, a pickup truck version of the Mk IV Fiesta was introduced, known as the Ford Cou ...

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Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - History, Ford Fiesta - Mark 1: 1976-1983: Birth of the Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - Mark 2 1983-1992: A legend, Ford Fiesta - Mark 3 1989-1997, Ford Fiesta - Mark 4 1995-1999: A new look, Ford Fiesta - Mark 5 facelift 1999-2002: Minor restyle, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 2002–2005: Third generation, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 revision 2006–, Ford Fiesta - Fiesta in sport, Ford Fiesta - Awards

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The Kent engine and its successors were used as the stock engine in Formula Ford auto racing. In europe, Formula Ford switched to the Zetec, but American Formula Ford continues to be Kent-powered. The Kent engine has also been used by other makes such as Morgan, Caterham, and Lotus. The arrival of the Duratec-E engine in the fifth generation Fiesta range has finally signalled the end of the road for the Kent engine after a 44 year career, although it is still in production as a general use ...

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Ford Kent engine, Ford Kent engine - Pre-Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Lotus, Ford Kent engine - Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Valencia, Ford Kent engine - HCS, Ford Kent engine - Endura-E, Ford Kent engine - Future, Ford Kent engine - Trivia

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The Kent was also used in the Ford Classic and Ford Capri at 1340 cc. It was in this form that the Kent was noticed by Colin Chapman of Lotus Cars. Lotus needed a compact engine for the new for 1962 Lotus Elan, and Chapman adopted the Kent block. Harry Mundy, technical editor for Autocar magazine, designed an aluminium DOHC hemi head for the Kent, thus providing Chapman with his engine; The Lotus TwinCam. It was bored to 1558 cc and produced 105 hp (78 kW). Exact dimensions were 3.25 in (82.55 mm) bore by 2.9 in (72.746 mm) stroke. ...

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Ford Kent engine, Ford Kent engine - Pre-Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Lotus, Ford Kent engine - Crossflow, Ford Kent engine - Valencia, Ford Kent engine - HCS, Ford Kent engine - Endura-E, Ford Kent engine - Future, Ford Kent engine - Trivia

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In the early 1970s, demand from consumers for small cars was rising, as Ford's competitors were launching cars like the Fiat 127 and the Renault 5. The effects of the 1973 energy crisis was also affecting demand. Ford needed a small car to compete in this emerging market. After research and many mock-ups, a prototype and project known as "Bobcat" was created, which would be the basis of Ford's new car, the "Fiesta". After years of speculation by the motor press about Ford's new car, it w ...

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Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - History, Ford Fiesta - Mark 1: 1976-1983: Birth of the Fiesta, Ford Fiesta - Mark 2 1983-1992: A legend, Ford Fiesta - Mark 3 1989-1997, Ford Fiesta - Mark 4 1995-1999: A new look, Ford Fiesta - Mark 5 facelift 1999-2002: Minor restyle, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 2002–2005: Third generation, Ford Fiesta - Mark 6 revision 2006–, Ford Fiesta - Fiesta in sport, Ford Fiesta - Awards

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The Duratec 35 (code-name Cyclone) is a new 3.5 L V6 that will appear in the Fall of 2006. It is an all-aluminum engine based on the Duratec 30, and adds variable cam timing on the intake side, a feature already found on the Jaguar AJ30 and Mazda AJ versions of the 3.0. The new heads relocate all accessory drives to the front of the engine with a flush chain drive, saving space. The new combustion chambers are reshaped as well. A dual-stage variable length intake manifold, centrally-located sparkplugs, and a 10.3:1 ...

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Ford Duratec engine, Ford Duratec engine - Engine reference, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec HE, Ford Duratec engine - Ford/Mazda global straight-4, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 20, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 23, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec SCi, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 8v, Ford Duratec engine - Mondeo V6, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 25, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 30, Ford Duratec engine - Duratec 35, Ford Duratec engine - SHO V8, Ford Duratec engine - Aston Martin V12

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