Technical Specifications
| Engine |
| 1.3L SOHC | ||
| Displacement | 1299 cc | |
| Max. power | 70 PS@5500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 105 Nm@2500 rpm | |
| Cylinders | 4 in-line | |
| Fuel injection | SEFI | |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 | |
| Emission level | Stage III | |
| Transmissions |
| Ford B5 manual five-speed transmission | ||
| Gear ratios: | ||
| 1st | 3.58 | |
| 2nd | 1.93 | |
| 3rd | 1.28 | |
| 4th | 0.95 | |
| 5th | 0.76 | |
| Reverse | 3.62 | |
| Final drive ratios: | ||
| 1.3 SOHC M5 | 4.06 | |
| Suspension |
| Front | Independent MacPherson struts with offset coil spring/damper units and lower L-arms in optimised vertical bushes mounted on separate sub-frame. | |
| Rear | Semi-independent twist-beam with strut-type coil spring/damper units. Dual-path body mounts. | |
| Steering |
| Type | Fixed ratio rack and pinion with power assistance (PAS) | |
| Turning diameter (kerb-to-kerb) | 9.9 m | |
| Brakes |
| Type | Dual circuit, diagonally split, hydraulically-operated disc front and drum rear. Vacuum servo assistance. Rear brake pressure control valve. | |
| Front | 240 mm dia. x 20 mm wide ventilated discs | |
| Rear | 180 mm dia. drums with 30 mm wide shoes | |
| Exterior Dimensions |
| Overall length | 4140 mm | |
| Overall width | 1634 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2486 mm | |
| Interior Dimensions |
| Head room - Front | 982 mm | |
| Head room - Rear | 968 mm | |
| Leg room | 1036 mm | |
| Shoulder room | 1325 mm | |
| Fuel |
| 1.3L SOHC | ||
| Fuel type | Unleaded petrol | |
| Fuel tank capacity (Litres) | 45 | |
Features
| Safety | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Laminated windscreen | S |
| Child-proof rear locks | S |
| Front and rear side impact door beams | S |
| Front and rear seat belts | S |
| Headlamps-on warning buzzer | na |
| Centre high mount stop lamp | S |
| Sporty fog lamps | S |
| Ford Dynamic Safety Engineering (DSE) | S |
| Central locking and electric fuel cap release | S |
| Sparkling clear headlamps | S |
| Comfort and Convenience | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| 400 litre luggage compartment capacity | S |
| Interior theme - truffle | S |
| Instrumentation-black dials | S |
| Smaller sporty steering wheel | na |
| CFC-free air-conditioning | S |
| Tachometer | S |
| Power windows | na |
| Two 45 watt speakers | S |
| Boot light | S |
| Power and Performance | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Euro III compliant | S |
| 5 speed manual transmission | S |
| Handling | 1.3 Flair |
| S - Standard. O - Optional. na - Not Available. |
| Power steering | S |
| 4.9 metre turning circle radius | S |
| Front suspension - McPherson strut mounted on separate sub frame | S |
| Rear suspension - Heavy duty twist beam with strut-type coil spring/damper unity | S |
| Brakes: front disc/rear drum | S |