Ford Ka Mk2
A chic, Fiat-based city car with Ford's signature sharp handling.
- Power
- 69 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 12.8 s
- Top speed
- 99 mph
About the Ford Ka Mk2
The second-generation Ford Ka was a departure from the original's bespoke platform, instead sharing its underpinnings with the Fiat 500 and Panda. Built in Tychy, Poland, it adopted Ford's 'Kinetic Design' language, offering a more modern, upright aesthetic than its bubble-shaped predecessor. While it lost some of the original's purity, Ford engineers retuned the suspension with a rear anti-roll bar and softer springs to provide a more compliant ride and sharper steering than its Fiat sibling. The Zetec trim was the popular mid-range choice, adding essential comforts like air conditioning and alloy wheels to the lightweight package.
Ford Ka Mk2 specs
The Ford Ka Mk2 produces 69 bhp (51 kW) and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 12.8 seconds and has a top speed of 99 mph (159 km/h).
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | Ka |
| Generation | Mk2 |
| Trim | 1.2 Zetec |
| Years | 2008–2016 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | United States |
| Engine | 1.2-litre Duratec inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,242 cc (1.2 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 69 bhp (51 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 940 kg (2,072 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 73 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ford Ka Mk2 rarity in CarSpot
The Ford Ka Mk2 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ford Ka Mk2 fun facts
- Despite being a Ford, the Mk2 Ka was built by Fiat in Poland on the same assembly line as the Fiat 500.
- The 1.2-litre engine is actually a Fiat 'FIRE' unit, though Ford marketed it under their Duratec name.
- The Mk2 Ka made its cinematic debut in the 2008 James Bond film 'Quantum of Solace', driven by Olga Kurylenko's character.
