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Ford Taunus 80 Turnier (GBNS) 2.0 (100 Hp)
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Ford Taunus:
The Ford Taunus is a family car manufactured and marketed by Ford Germany throughout Europe. Models from 1970 on were manufactured using the same basic construction as the Ford Cortina MkIII in the United Kingdom, and later on, the two car models were rebadged variants of each other, differing primarily in their steering wheel placement.
Introduced in 1939, and marketed over numerous generations through model year 1994, the model line was named after the Taunus mountain range in Germany.
The Ford Taunus G93A was a development of the Ford Eifel, and used the same 1172 cc four cylinder engine, but in a longer chassis and a streamlined body. It was the first German Ford to have hydraulic brakes. First introduced in 1939, production was halted in 1942 due to the war. Production recommenced in November 1948 after the British Occupation had ended. In total, 7,128 pre-war Taunuses were made, including estate cars and light vans, followed by 76,590 post-war models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
80 Turnier (GBNS) Overview:
Ford Taunus (80 Turnier (GBNS)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (100 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most capable engine in the lineup, offering a noticeable improvement in acceleration and highway cruising ability, making it the preferred choice for longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
Expectedly less fuel-efficient than the 1.6L variants, but offers a better power-to-consumption ratio for its class and era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style
- • Generally robust and simple mechanicals (Pinto engine)
- • Affordable to maintain and repair for its era
- • Classic European Ford styling
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance, especially with 1.6L engines
- • Fuel economy is poor compared to modern vehicles
- • Prone to rust if not well-maintained
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GBTS,GBFS,CBTS: 1976 - 1979).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taunus |
| Generation: | 80 Turnier (GBNS) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (100 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
If you could change one thing about the Ford Taunus, what would it be?