The Ford Anglia 1200 123E also called the Ford Anglia Super was produced from 1962 until 1967. It is basically a higher performance version of the Ford Anglia 105E. The 123E had a 1198 cc engine compared to the 997 cc of the 105E. Due to the increased engine size, the 1200 123E had the same chassis design but with larger dimensions which is why it has a different chassis designation.
Rationale
Designed as a higher performance version of the 105E.
Design
The Ford Anglia 1200 123E was basically the same design as the The Ford Anglia 105E which was designed by American car designer, Elwood Engel.
The Ford Anglia 105E and the Ford Anglia 1200 123E are a reimagining of the Ford Thunderbird with its sharp pronounced lines and rear slanted back window and a long bonnet.
The 123E differs to the 105E with its differnt coloured roof and its go faster colour matching side stripe.
Chassis
Unibody Construction AKA Unitary Construction)
Engine
- 1198 cc Kent OHV Inline 4
- Brake Horsepower: 49 bhp
- Torque: 85 Newton Metres / 62.7 Foot-Pound
- Top Speed: 83 mph (134 km/h)
0-60mph (96 km/h) in 21.5 seconds - Fuel Consumption: 41 miles per UK imperial gallon (6.9 litres/100 km). It should be noted that, a UK imperial gallon is around 4.546 litres whereas a US gallon, is around 3.785 litres, a significant difference of just over 20%.
Brakes
Drum Brakes
Gearbox
All-Synchromesh Gearbox
Suspension
Macpherson Struts
Production Locations
United Kingdom – Dagenham / Halewood
Production Run
79,223 units
Still on the Road
Data Unavailable
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