Background Built in South Africa 1984 by Ford South Africa (F.S.A.) Built to support homologation for local saloon car racing, only 250 were built. Specifications Axle, rear Type: Centrally located hypoid differential assembly with independant open drive shafts Ratio: 3.5:1 Capacity (litres): 1.5 Brakes Description: Hydraulic - dual line - servo assisted Front type: Ventilated discs with self adjusting sliding caliper Disc diameter (mm): 280.0 Rear type: Disc brakes Disc diameter (mm): 270.0 Clutch Type: Cable operated, self adjusting, with single dry plate Diameter (mm): 255 Total frictional area (cm2): 284 Release bearing: Pre-lubricated Cooling system Type: No loss system Capacity (litres): 12 Radiator type: Pressurized fluid circulation Fan: Two electric fans, 11 blades each, diameter 305 mm Drive line Type: One piece articulated Propeller shaft number: 1 Universal joints (front & rear): Needle roller Electrical system Battery: 440 A/75 RC low maintenance polypropylene Alternator: 60 A Ignition: New breakerless, thick film module Engine Type: V8 cylinder OHV Bore and stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.2 Displacement (cm3): 4942 Output (kW at r/min, SABS): 150.0 @ 4800 Torque (Nm at r/min, SABS): 330.0 @ 3400 Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Fuel system Fuel pump: Mechanical Carburettor: Ford/Holley 4 venturi Choke: Auto choke Fuel filter: Gauze screen in pump Air cleaner: Replaceable dry paper element Tank capacity (litres): 60.0 Lubrication Engine: Full pressure feed to main, big end and camshaft bearings Crankcase capacity (litres): 7.0 Oil cooler: Oil to air type Suspension Front: type: Independent McPherson struts description: McPherson strut front suspension with 15 mm static scrub radius, forged TCA and rearward mounted 24 mm stabiliser bar and parallel front spring design Rear: type: Independent semi-trailing arms description: Frame mounted semi trailing arm and IRS with variable rate coil springs, including rear stabiliser bar Steering Type: Rack and pinion Steering wheel diameter (mm): 382 Turning circle (kerb to kerb, m): 10.00 Ratio: 19.88:1 Transmission, manual Type: Manual gearshift Synchromesh: 5 forward gears Ratios: 1st 2.95, 2nd 1.94, 3rd 1.34, 4th 1.00, 5th 073, reverse 2.76 Capacity (litres): 1.9 Wheels Type: Cast aluminium Size: 6.0J x 15 Tyres Standard: 195/60 VR 15 Steel belt radial ply Measurements Weight (kg): total 1279 (front 683, rear 596), payload 400, total weight 1679 Wheelbase (mm): 2608 Rear track (mm): 1468 Front track (mm): 1452 Height (mm): 1406 Length (mm): 4425 Width (mm): 1725 Changed components ITEM SOURCE REMARKS Radiator grille Unique F.S.A Source: Trek Plastics Front body crossmember Unique F.S.A Front & rear suspension crossmember - " - Reworked standard component Rear suspension arms - " - Reworked standard component Engine - " - Ford U.S. sourced, 302 cid V8. Build code EX-303, as Mustang minus emissions, power steering and airconditioning. Uses unique camshaft, water pump and carburettor (Holley 780 cfm) Radiator Unique F.S.A. European vendor SERK UK sourced Radiator support Unique F.S.A. Cooling fans Two Granada, with air conditioner, fans Exhaust system - " - Manufactured by Bosal, including engine manifolds Clutch cable - " - Low friction design, manufactured by Repco Clutch and transmission Ford U.S. Carryover 1984 Mustang. Transmission - Borg Wagner T5G (Ford Part No. E3ZR-7003-CA) Driveshaft Unique F.S.A Rear axle (Differential) - " - As used in F.S.A. Granada, 3.5:1 ratio, with new rear and uprated side shafts Axle shafts - " - Granada C.V. joints with new shafts Stub axles - outer - " - To suit Sierra hubs and Granada C.V. joints Brakes - Front European vendor AP Racing - Leamington Spa sourced, four pot caliper type Brakes - Rear - " - A Teves Germany-sourced Alternator and regulator Ford U.S. Part No's: Alt E12F-10300-CA, Reg E2PF-10316-BA Wheels Unique F.S.A. European Vendor Ronal wheels - Germany-sourced, Ford Part No. 84BC-1007-AA
