ZX2 S/R

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Contents 1 Summary 2 History 3 Specifications 3.1 Performance 3.2 Transmission 4 Factory Add-ons 5 Other Links to look

[edit] Summary

Ford released an upgraded version of the ZX2 called the S/R. The designation S/R is derived from the term "Street/Racer". It has an assortment of aftermarket racing upgrades/addons. Ford's final limited production count was 2,110 units, consisting of 110 yellow S/R's in 1999, first two sold in Columbus, OH, the other 108 in southern California, and in the Year 2000, 500 black , 500 red and 1,000 yellow for a upgrade price of $1,500 both years.

The optional S/R package adds stiffer suspension parts, more horsepower, rear disc brakes, a stronger clutch, a short-throw manual-transmission shifter, upgraded seats and a unique tire/wheel package.The horsepower is increased by 10 percent over the base Zetec engine used in the ZX2 by use of a recommended premium fuel re-calibration, new air inlet system and improved muffler and pipe.

Eight SEMA products are built into ZX2 S/R. The addition of sports car extras and refinements under the hood improve the already excellent handling of ZX2 to make ZX2 S/R a real street and racetrack performer.

[edit] History

The boom of tuner craze from over seas in the late 90s caused Ford to think about what competition they where bringing. Into competing with cheap performing vehicles such as the Honda Civic Si or the Dodge Neon ACR, Ford created the ZX2 S/R to show that indeed they had plenty to bring to the table. Its inital debute was at SEMA's Import Auto Salon in Polmona back in 1999. ZX2 S/R was the first product jointly developed by Ford Racing and Ford Motor Company's Small Vehicle Center Product Development.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] Performance

0 to 60 approx. 7.5 seconds

1/4 mile approx. 15.5 seconds

Horsepower 143 hp (107 kW)

Torque 146 ft.lb (198 Nm)

Skidpad 0.87g**

Slalom 62.5 mph

Engine Type 2.0-liter in-line four

Bore & Stroke 3.34 x 3.46 in

Compression Ratio 9.6:1

Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves per cyl.

Brakes 4-wheel disc

Tires 205/55R-15

Curb Weight 2478 lbs

Wheelbase 98.4 in.

Skidpad 0.87g.

Slalom 62.5 mph.

Drag coefficient 0.33 Cd

[edit] Transmission

Mazda based G-series transmission(G5M).

1st - 3.310

2nd - 1.830

3rd - 1.310

4th - 0.970

5th - 0.750

Final - 4.10

[edit] Factory Add-ons

Borla exhaust(M-5230-Z2)

B&M Short throw shifter(M-7210-Z2)

Centerforce Performance Clutch(M-7560-Z2)

Energy Suspension Bushings(M-3070-Z2)

Energy Suspension Motor Mounts(M-6038-Z2)

Eibach Lowering Springs(M-5560-Z2)

Roush intake(1999) or Iceman intake(2000)

Leather shift boot(M-7277-Z2)

Silver gauge surround(M-10849-Z2)

Tokico Struts(M-18000-Z2)

Upgraded seats w/logo

Visteon PCM(M-12650-Z2)

205/55ZR15 Goodyear Eagle

4 wheel disc brakes(M-2300-Z2)

150 MPH (240 KPH) speedometer(M-10849-Z2)

Ford Blue valve cover

[edit] Other Links to look

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