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Ford Zetec 2.0 specs: 121 ci (2.0L) 4-cylinder, 3.339 x 3.465 in (84.8 x 88 mm) bore and stroke, 9.6:1 compression. Rated 127-130 hp, 1998–2004.
The Ford Zetec 2.0 is close to square: 3.3386" bore against 3.4646" stroke, within 3.6%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.4646" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,950 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 30.3 ci (496 cc).
9.6:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 5 engines in the Ford 121ci family, all of them 121 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 11 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 127 to 130 hp across 1998–2004.
| Displacement | 121 ci / 2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.3386" |
| Stroke | 3.4646" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.964 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 127–130 hp |
| Years | 1998–2004 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | net | 130 @ 5750 * | 127 lb-ft @ 4250 * | — |
| 2002 | net | 130 * | — | — |
| 2003 | net | 127 @ 5400 | 135 lb-ft @ 4500 | — |
| 2003 | net | 130 @ 5750 | 127 lb-ft @ 4250 | — |
Factory specification sheet. * Not yet cross-verified.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.964 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,465 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 30.3 ci |
| Static compression | 9.6:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 1999 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2000 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2001 | 127 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2001 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2002 | 127 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2002 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2003 | 127 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2003 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2004 | 127 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
| 2004 | 130 hp | Zetec 2.0 |
4 factory vehicles, 1998–2004. Each year opens that model's engine table.