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Ford Taunus GBTK 1300 (55 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
GBTK Overview:
Ford Taunus (GBTK). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Taunus GBTK predates modern safety testing standards like Euro NCAP. Safety features were basic for its era, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
1300 (55 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A very modest performer, suitable only for light city driving and flat terrain. Struggles significantly with highway speeds or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Offers reasonable fuel economy for its time, but its lack of power means it often needs to be worked hard, impacting real-world efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and reliable mechanicals
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
- • Range of engine options
- • Simple, classic design
Cons:
- • Basic safety features (by modern standards)
- • Limited performance on lower trims
- • High fuel consumption on V6
- • Rust susceptibility (common for era)
- • Lack of modern amenities
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taunus |
| Generation: | GBTK |
| Modification (Engine): | 1300 (55 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 55 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?