what's special about the engine in a racing puma??
09-02-2006, 09:53 PM
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what's special about the engine in a racing puma??
as above, what's the difference between the racing puma engine and a normal 1.7 16v??
26-02-2006, 01:13 PM
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153bhp as opposed to 123bhp in a 'standard' 1.7
as for whether they're any good... well I've had mine over 4 years and got no intention of parting with her quite yet, so I guess you could say I like em
as for whether they're any good... well I've had mine over 4 years and got no intention of parting with her quite yet, so I guess you could say I like em
27-02-2006, 08:35 PM
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.... only problem is that we got my girlfriend a normal puma 1.7 a couple of weeks ago and there's nowhere near enough head room for me.... 
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FORD RACING PUMA SPECIFICATION
Engine:
Limited numbering for each engine
New camshafts and inlet manifold
Revised catalyst
Tuned exhaust system
Max Power 155bhp at 7000rpm
Max Torque 162lbf.ft at 4500rpm
Max Speed 126mph
0-60mph 7.9secs
Transmission:
Type Front wheel drive
Gearbox Revised Ford Puma B5 Five-speed Ford Manual
Viscous-coupled, limited slip differential
Longer driveshafts
Suspension:
Front Independant MacPherson struts with uprated offset coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Semi-independent twist beam with strut-type uprated coil spring and damper units, rear spacers
Steering:
Type Power-assisted variable-rate rack-and-pinion.
Brakes:
System Diagonally-split with dual-line servo-assistance
Electronically-controlled anti-lock with brake-force distribution and low-speed traction control
Front Alcon 4-pot calipers with 295mm ventilated discs
Rear 270mm discs
Wheels & Tyres:
Wheels 7.5 x 17 14-spoke Speedline alloy wheels
Tyres 215/40x17
Body:
Colour Ford Racing Blue metallic paint
Door Mirrors Electrically-operated and heated with body colour housings
Extended aluminium front wheel arches
Extended steel rear wheel arches
Modified rear apron
Revised front valance and grille and splitter
Energy-absorbing crumple zones, front and rear
Unitary-welded steel body incorporating rigid occupant protection cell
Interior Features:
Air Bags Driver's and front passengers
Air Conditioning CFC-free
Door and Rear Quarter Panel Inserts Alcantara fabric in blue
Front Seats Ford Racing/Sparco sports seats
Heated Windscreen 'Quickclear'
Pedal Covers Sparco, aluminium
Seat Trim Alcantara fabric in blue
Stearing Wheel Three-spoke with blue Alcantara fabric inserts
Stereo Radio/CD Model 6000N RDS EON, removable control panel, 'Keycode' anti-theft coding
Engine:
Limited numbering for each engine
New camshafts and inlet manifold
Revised catalyst
Tuned exhaust system
Max Power 155bhp at 7000rpm
Max Torque 162lbf.ft at 4500rpm
Max Speed 126mph
0-60mph 7.9secs
Transmission:
Type Front wheel drive
Gearbox Revised Ford Puma B5 Five-speed Ford Manual
Viscous-coupled, limited slip differential
Longer driveshafts
Suspension:
Front Independant MacPherson struts with uprated offset coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Semi-independent twist beam with strut-type uprated coil spring and damper units, rear spacers
Steering:
Type Power-assisted variable-rate rack-and-pinion.
Brakes:
System Diagonally-split with dual-line servo-assistance
Electronically-controlled anti-lock with brake-force distribution and low-speed traction control
Front Alcon 4-pot calipers with 295mm ventilated discs
Rear 270mm discs
Wheels & Tyres:
Wheels 7.5 x 17 14-spoke Speedline alloy wheels
Tyres 215/40x17
Body:
Colour Ford Racing Blue metallic paint
Door Mirrors Electrically-operated and heated with body colour housings
Extended aluminium front wheel arches
Extended steel rear wheel arches
Modified rear apron
Revised front valance and grille and splitter
Energy-absorbing crumple zones, front and rear
Unitary-welded steel body incorporating rigid occupant protection cell
Interior Features:
Air Bags Driver's and front passengers
Air Conditioning CFC-free
Door and Rear Quarter Panel Inserts Alcantara fabric in blue
Front Seats Ford Racing/Sparco sports seats
Heated Windscreen 'Quickclear'
Pedal Covers Sparco, aluminium
Seat Trim Alcantara fabric in blue
Stearing Wheel Three-spoke with blue Alcantara fabric inserts
Stereo Radio/CD Model 6000N RDS EON, removable control panel, 'Keycode' anti-theft coding
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