history Ford Taunus 17/20 M

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Magnification






German version

Ford 17/20 M/TS
MotorV-4/V-6 (60°)
displacement1498/1699/1998 cm³
bore * stroke90*58,86/90*66,8/84*60,14 mm
equalizer shaftonly V-4
compression ratio8:1/9/9:1/8/9:1
Engine Controlcentral camshaft,
spur gear, OHV
mixture formationsingle carburetor, multiple carburetor
max. power44 / 48/51 / 63/66 kW
(60 / 65/70 / 85/90 HP)
rated speed4500 / 4500 / 5000 rpm
powertrainFront Engine with Rear Drive
transmissionThree Speed, Steering Column-mounted Gear,
Four Speed, floor-mounted shifter
torque converter, three-speed-automatic
wheelbase2705 mm
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut suspension, stabilizer
Rear Suspensionrigid axle, leaf spring, dempers
steeringball steering
Brakes f/rdiscs, Drums, single circuit, brake booster (optional)
tyres6.40 - 13 (4,5")
cW-value0,37
Length4635 mm
Width1715 mm
Height1480 mm
Tank Capacity45 / 55 Litres (starting in 1966)
Basic Weight965 - 985 kg + driver
Top Speedapprox. 135 - 165 km/h
Manufactured1964 - 1967
Versions2/4-doors, 3/5-doors-van-like, Transporter
Coupe with frameless windows, Convertible
Featuredivided Cardan shaft,
no longer lubricating nipples
Optional12V-system with alternating current generator, sliding roof electrically

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