The Ford Consul was launched at the 1950 Earls Court motor show and went into production in 1951. It featured an all new 1508cc overhead valve engine, and was also the first Ford (along with the new Zephyr introduced at the same time to use MacPherson strut suspension on the front. Convertible versions were produced by Carbodies of Coventry and an estate was also developed by Abbott of Farnham. These could be ordered via the local Ford dealer in the same way as the saloons. Production ended in 1956 when the Mark 2 version was introduced.
Specifications (saloon) |
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Model |
Consul Mk I |
Years Produced |
1951-1956 |
Body Type |
4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction |
Length |
13ft 8.75in |
Width |
5ft 4in |
Weight |
2480lb |
Engine |
1508cc 4 cylinder inline overhead valve |
Power |
47 bhp @ 4400 rpm |
Torque |
72lb ft @ 2400 rpm |
Gearbox |
Column change 3 speed manual, with synchromesh on 2nd and top |
Driven Wheels |
Rear |
Brakes |
Drums front & rear, hydraulic operation |
Front Suspension |
Independent, MacPherson strut |
Rear Suspension |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Performance |
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Model |
Consul Mk I |
Top Speed |
72 mph |
0-60 mph |
28.0 seconds |
Fuel Consumption |
26 mpg approx |
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