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| predecessor = [[Ford Zephyr|Ford Zephyr & Zodiac]]<br>[[Ford Taunus|Ford Taunus 20M/26M]] |
| predecessor = [[Ford Zephyr|Ford Zephyr & Zodiac]]<br>[[Ford Taunus|Ford Taunus 20M/26M]] |
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| successor = Ford Granada Mark II |
| successor = Ford Granada Mark II |
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| body_style = 2-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]<br/>4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]<br/>5-door [[station wagon|estate car]]<br/>2-door [[coupé |
| body_style = 2-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]<br/>4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]<br/>5-door [[station wagon|estate car]]<br/>2-door [[coupé]] |
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| engine = 1699 cc [[V4 engine|V4]] not UK<br>1996 cc [[V4 engine|V4]] UK only<br>1993 cc [[I4 engine|I4]]<br>2293 cc [[V6]] not UK <br>2494 cc [[V6]] UK only <br>2551 cc [[V6]] not UK<br>2994 cc [[V6]] |
| engine = 1699 cc [[V4 engine|V4]] not UK<br>1996 cc [[V4 engine|V4]] UK only<br>1993 cc [[I4 engine|I4]]<br>2293 cc [[V6]] not UK <br>2494 cc [[V6]] UK only <br>2551 cc [[V6]] not UK<br>2994 cc [[V6]] |
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| transmission = 4-speed manual all-synchromesh |
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The March 1972 released Granada succeeded the British [[Ford Zephyr]], and the German [[Ford Taunus]], as Ford's European [[executive car]] offering. At first, lower models in the range were called the '''[[Ford Consul]]''', but from 1975 on they were all called Granadas. The car soon became popular for [[taxicab|taxi]], fleet and police usage. It was also converted into [[limousine]] and [[hearse]] versions by the British companies [[Coleman Milne]] and [[Woodall Nicholson]]. |
The March 1972 released Granada succeeded the British [[Ford Zephyr]], and the German [[Ford Taunus]], as Ford's European [[executive car]] offering. At first, lower models in the range were called the '''[[Ford Consul]]''', but from 1975 on they were all called Granadas. The car soon became popular for [[taxicab|taxi]], fleet and police usage. It was also converted into [[limousine]] and [[hearse]] versions by the British companies [[Coleman Milne]] and [[Woodall Nicholson]]. Traditional four-door limousines were offered alongside an unusual four-door "coupé limousine", as well as hearses in either two- or four-door configurations. |
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[[Image:Ford Granada Consul 2 door sedan .jpg|thumb|250px|left|European Ford Consul, 2 door saloon: the lesser equipped version was initially badged as a Ford Consul, but from 1975 the entire range carried the Granada name.]] |
[[Image:Ford Granada Consul 2 door sedan .jpg|thumb|250px|left|European Ford Consul, 2 door saloon: the lesser equipped version was initially badged as a Ford Consul, but from 1975 the entire range carried the Granada name.]] |
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Revision as of 05:04, 14 June 2010
| Ford Granada | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1972-1985 (for mainland Europe) 1972-1994 (for the UK) |
The Ford Granada was a large executive car manufactured by Ford Europe at both its German factory in Köln (Cologne) and its British factory in Dagenham from 1972 until 1976 when production switched entirely to Germany. From 1985–94 the Granada name was used in the UK only, for a model sold in other European markets as the Ford Scorpio.
Ford Granada Mark I (1972–77)
| Ford Granada Mark I | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | Ford Consul |
| Production | 1972-1977 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate car 2-door coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1699 cc V4 not UK 1996 cc V4 UK only 1993 cc I4 2293 cc V6 not UK 2494 cc V6 UK only 2551 cc V6 not UK 2994 cc V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual all-synchromesh |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto in [1] |
| Length | Template:Auto in |
| Width | Template:Auto in |
| Height | Template:Auto in[2] |
| Curb weight | 1,190 kg (2,624 lb) - 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Ford Taunus 20M/26M |
| Successor | Ford Granada Mark II |
The March 1972 released Granada succeeded the British Ford Zephyr, and the German Ford Taunus, as Ford's European executive car offering. At first, lower models in the range were called the Ford Consul, but from 1975 on they were all called Granadas. The car soon became popular for taxi, fleet and police usage. It was also converted into limousine and hearse versions by the British companies Coleman Milne and Woodall Nicholson. Traditional four-door limousines were offered alongside an unusual four-door "coupé limousine", as well as hearses in either two- or four-door configurations.
Mechanically, the European Granada conformed to Ford convention, the initial range using the Ford Essex V4 unit in 2.0 L displacement, and the "Essex" V6 engine in 2.5 and 3.0 L capacities. German models employed a Ford Taunus V4 engine in 1.7 L displacement, or the 3.0L Essex V6, or, more commonly the "Cologne" V6 in 2.0, 2.3 or 2.6 L capacities. The V4 was later replaced by the Pinto unit. The car generally followed mechanical layout of its predecessors Ford Zephyr/Zodiac, utilizing a coil sprung independent rear end, although front McPherson struts were replaced by double wishbones, introduced 18 months earlier in smaller TC Cortina and Taunus. On the other hand the Granada – like Ford 17M/20M/26M – featured drum brakes at rear, as opposed to the Ford Zephyr/Zodiac rear disc brakes.
The cars were available as two- and four-door saloons, a five-door estate (Turnier) and two-door fastback coupé. The early (1972-73) coupé had slightly different sheet metal; a more pronounced coke bottle styling. In 1974 the coupé was revised, with more straight lines. The "coke-bottle" coupé was never sold or produced in the UK. A revised coupé was sold only in Ghia-trim in the UK; elsewhere in all trims with all engines available. This was the reverse of the situation with the TC Cortina and Taunus, where the British model had the "coke-bottle" styling.
In South Africa, the Granada Perana V8, built by Basil Green Motors, was available through Ford dealers with the 302 CID Windsor V8 engine, developing 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) 405 N⋅m (299 lb⋅ft) at 2600 rpm.
Ford Granada Mark II (1977–85)
| Ford Granada Mark II | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1977-1985 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1593 cc I4 75 hp[3] 1700 cc V4 70-73 hp[4] 1993 cc I4 99-101 hp[5] 1999 cc V6 90 hp[3] 2293 cc V6 108-114 hp[6] 2792 cc V6 135-160hp[5] Diesel 2112 cc I4 63 hp (Peugeot) [3] 2498 cc I4 69 hp (Peugeot) [7] |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual all-synchromesh, 5-speed manual all-synchromesh, 3-speed auto |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm (109.0 in)[6] |
| Length | 4,720 mm (186 in)[6] (Saloon) 4,824 mm (189.9 in)[8](Estate/Turnier) |
| Width | 1,791 mm (70.5 in) [6] |
| Height | 1,416 mm (55.7 in)[6] (Saloon) 1,422 mm (56.0 in)[8] (Estate/Turnier) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Granada Mark I |
| Successor | Ford Scorpio / Ford Granada Mark III (UK nomenclature) |
The square and straight-lined Granada '78 appeared in August 1977 and was produced until April 1985 following a mild facelift and attention to drivetrain NVH in 1982. It was a development of the previous car, the main differences being the "Cologne" V6 engine in 2.0 L, 2.3 L and 2.8 L forms replacing the older "Essex" unit (which had never been offered in the Cologne built Granadas), and the introduction of features such as air conditioning and, for the top price 2.8 litre versions, fuel-injection. In mainland Europe, a 1.7 L V4 was originally available. By the time of its introduction, UK Granada production had been quietly abandoned "for some time": UK market Granada IIs were imported from Germany.[9] Internally within Ford, the "Cologne" 1.7, 2.0, 2.3 and 2.8 units were the last derivatives of the 'V-Taunus' range of engines.
The coupé was discontinued when the new model began production, although there was a 2-door saloon version in certain European markets. A relatively low number of vehicles were also produced with the Peugeot 504 / 505 four-cylinder diesel engine in 1.9[citation needed], 2.1 and 2.5 litre capacities. Originally only available as four-door sedans (the later 2.5 also as an estate), most of these went to taxi operators and few survive.
As the range matured another two models were introduced. A sports based Granada was introduced as the Granada 2.8 Injection which had white alloy wheels and a black bootlid spoiler. This model borrowed the 2.8i "injected" engine from the Ghia model range. Towards the end of its production run, the introduction of the 2.0 and 2.3 LX saloon and estate UK marketing packs provided versions with a slightly higher specification than the "base" L models.
A special Ford of Britain only marketing pack edition of the Ghia X model was later introduced as the "Ford Granada Ghia X Executive" which standardised luxury appointments such as the high grade Connolly Leather interior that had previously been an optional fitment. There was also a special "Taxi" edition, available only in black, which included a foot-operated "panic button" in the drivers' footwell which would operate the alarm system. In addition to these two models the range was complemented by estate models which reflected the same appointment levels as the entire saloon range including the Ghia X, but not the Ghia X Executive model.
Ford subcontracted assembly to Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea for export of this model to Southeast Asian countries, where it continued to be sold, unlike smaller European Fords like the Sierra and Escort.
Ford Granada Mark III (1985–94)
In April 1985 the third-generation car arrived, which was essentially a rebadged Ford Scorpio, the Granada name being used in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland only, with the Scorpio badge (which covered the whole range in Continental Europe) being reserved for the top-range versions. The Mark III Granada was unique in being the first European volume production model with anti-lock brakes fitted as standard across the range.
Engine options included the familiar SOHC Pinto engine, in either tax-barrier undercutting 1.8 L form, or a more powerful 2 litre version with fuel injection available. The Cologne V6 engines were carried over from the previous range in short-lived (and not much more powerful than the 2 L Pinto) 2.4 L, and 2.8 L (later 2.9 L) capacities. In 1991 A new range-topping vehicle was introduced, the Scorpio 24-valve. It featured a 2.9 L Cologne engine that had been extensively re-worked by Cosworth Engineering and featured quad camshafts and 24 valves, enough for 200 bhp (150 kW). According to Ford this gave a 0-60 mph time of 8.1 seconds and top speed of 140 mph (230 km/h).
This version of the Granada continued the "Ford family" styling concept from the previous versions; this time the car superficially resembled a larger version of the Cortina's successor, the Ford Sierra.
References
- ^ Culshaw (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "New BIG Fords". Autocar. 136 (nbr 3960): pages 6–11. date 9 March 1972.
{{cite journal}}:|pages=has extra text (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c World Cars 1982. Pelham, NY: The Automobile Club of Italy/Herald Books. 1982. pp. 115–116. ISBN 0-910714-14-2.
- ^ a b c Auto Katalog 1978. Stuttgart: Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG. 1977. pp. 27–28, 180–181.
- ^ a b "Ford Granada: Ford play safe with no major chassis changes in Granada's replacement, but all-new body with better safety and driver visibility. Smaller, lighter German V6 adopted for British market in 2.3 and 2.8 litre forms. Four cylinder 2-litre retained for lowest powered versions...". Autocar. 147 (nbr4217): Pages 22–28. date 3 September 1977.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c d e "Vergleichstest: Neu Mitte .... Ford Granada L 2.3". Auto Motor u. Sport. Heft 26 1977: Seite 32–47. date 21 December 1977.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Auto Katalog 1983. Stuttgart: Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG. 1982. pp. 34, 204–205.
- ^ a b c "Test: Ford Granada 2.8 GLS Turnier". Auto Motor u. Sport. Heft 26 1977: Seite 32–47. date 21 December 1977.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Lots new at show of the year". Autocar: Pages 22–24. 17 September 1977.
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