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Ford Granada GGTL,GGFL 3.0 (137 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Granada:
The European Ford Granada is an executive car manufactured by Ford Europe from 1972 until 1994.
The first-generation model was produced from 1972 to 1976 at Ford's German factory in Cologne and at its British factory in Dagenham. In 1976, production switched entirely to Germany. The original version was replaced in 1977 by a second-generation model which was produced until 1985. From 1985 to 1994, the Granada name was used, in the United Kingdom and Ireland only, for a third-generation model which was sold in other European markets as the Ford Scorpio and in North America as the Merkur Scorpio....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GGTL,GGFL Overview:
Ford Granada (GGTL,GGFL). With a weight of 1410 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 (137 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The flagship engine, providing robust power and torque for excellent acceleration (9 sec 0-100 km/h) and high-speed stability, a true grand tourer.
Fuel Economy
As expected, the largest engine has the highest fuel consumption (16 l/100 km), making it less economical for daily driving but rewarding for performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Wide range of engine options to suit different needs
- • Smooth ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Classic European executive car styling
- • Good highway cruiser (especially with larger engines)
Cons:
- • Base engines are significantly underpowered for the car's size
- • High fuel consumption for larger engines by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features (typical for its era)
- • Rust susceptibility (a common issue for vehicles of this period)
- • Handling can be ponderous, not a sporty drive
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Granada |
| Generation: | GGTL,GGFL |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 (137 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 137 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 45.7 Hp/l |
| Engine Model/Code: | V6 |
| Engine displacement: | 2999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 20 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 97.2 Hp/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1410 |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 ET38 5x112 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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