The Ford Atlas Axle started life in the 1960s being used in the Transit Mk1. It proved tough and durable and was soon used in the powerful V6 Capri model as a heavy duty alternative to the English axle.
It was later used in most of the Capri Mk2/3 range, the 2.0/2.3 Cortinas, the later Transit models and continued into the Sierra range in the P100 pick-up truck.
It’s heavy-duty ability made it suitable for competition use, but its weight counted against it due to its cast iron casing.
Burton Power now have a lightweight alloy casing for the Atlas ‘pigs head’ differential housing which has been manufactured to take the larger 60mm axle tubes specifically for competition use.
The alloy housing can be ordered as part number AXAT11 and retails at £759.50 inc. VAT. It is suitable for most Capri models and modified competition Escort Mk1/Mk2 using a narrow Atlas/Mk 1 Capri unit.
Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
