History Ford Taunus 17 M (P3)

Because of its shape it was also named ´bathtub´ - click to enlarge!
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German version

Ford Taunus 17 M
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1498 cm³
Max. power40 kW (55 HP)
Rated speed4250 rpm
PowertrainFront engine with rear drive
TransmissionThree speed
Fully synchronised
BrakesDrums
ConsumptionApprox. 8 l/100 km
Max. speedApprox. 130 km/h
Manufactured1960 - 1964
Sales priceApprox. 7200,- DM
VersionsTS-version with 51,5/55 kW
Three-doors van-like
FeaturesDisc-brakes in front starting in 1972
Start-automatic
ExtrasFour-speed
Semi-automatic
Backing up light

Nickname: bath tube

Maybe you can guess from the shape a little the previous work in the wind tunnel. In the performance it is still not so clear compared to the P2. Low vehicle weight and a streamlined body are in. Therefore the P3 differs significantly from its predecessor. Even more the estate, now called Turnier and placed at first the rear lights high above on the roof edge. Interesting here the hatchback opens down with crank windows as upper half.

The car is not only ahead of his time as a estate car. One can see it at the almost completely retracted bumpers and many technical details such as start automatic and single seats in front. Like anything unusual novel, it also gets a nickname: bathtub. This is probably not meant only flattering. Perhaps the connection with the water points charmingly to the rust problems.