Ford Taunus P3 17M
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Production : |
1960 to 1964 |
Class : |
Motor car |
Body versions : |
Saloon,station wagon,convertible |
Engines: |
Gasoline: 1.5-1.75 liters (40-55 kW) |
Length: |
4452-4517 mm |
Width: |
1670 mm |
Height: |
1450-1490 mm |
Wheelbase : |
2630 mm |
Curb weight: |
940-1015 kg |
The 1960 presented Taunus P3 or 17 M is a car of Ford Germany. By the designer Uwe Bahnsen .Less wind resistance and more interior space these were the tasks assigned by Ford of Germany for its body.
History
With the new Taunus P3 Ford, the car had neither tail fins nor chrome trim and seemed more European again.It was also much more economical and functional than its predecessor: the modified body shape resulted in 20% lower fuel consumption at higher speeds, better acceleration and a higher top speed. The raised windscreen was heavily arched. The oval headlights resulted in low beam significantly better light distribution and intensity. Continuous longitudinal members of the all-steel body made them torsionally rigid, so that no reinforcements were required for the four-door design. In contrast, the retained 6 V on-board voltage was less advanced. To improve the ease of use, the first gear of the P3 was synchronized. The suspension with MacPherson struts and wishbones on the individually suspended front wheels and a rigid axle on leaf springs behind Ford had taken over without significant changes from the P2.
In addition to the sedan with two or four doors, there was the combination called Ford "Tournament" , initially with raised rear lights on the roof edge, later with attached to the fenders and finally with inserted into the fenders taillights. The wagon had reinforced rear springs and larger tires. You could temporarily choose from three different tailgates : the first is struck at the top of the roof, the second is attached to the left side door and the third is struck on the car floor, the rear window had to open the door with a retracted crank . The range of new models feature
1.5 or 1.7 liter engines teamed with fully synchronized three-speed or four-speed gearboxes, During the entire construction period, the buyer had the choice between three engines (1498, 1698 and 1758 cc) and a variety of color combinations of paint and interior. On request, the automatic clutch " Saxomat " was available for three-speed transmissions .
With this model, Ford was able to catch up with the registration numbers of Opel for a short time (number of built P3 669,731 units, including 86,010 station wagons). Even today, several hundred vehicles of this series are registered (mostly with vintage car approval).
In a very small number of about 150 pieces produced a convertible and a coupe variant. Some Taunus P3 were converted to pickup in South Africa and Greece .The Taunus P3, which was popularly known as "bathtub" because of its shape, is today regarded as a design milestone. He was replaced by the Taunus 17 M of the P5 series .
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Technical
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Ford Taunus P3 17M Technical data (1960-1964)
Ford Taunus 17M / 17M / TS (P3)
model
17M
1.5 liters
17M
1.7 liters17M / TS
1.75 liters09/61 - 08/64
until 08/63
from 09/63
until 08/63
from 09/63
engine
4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke)
Bore × stroke
82 × 70.9 mm
84 × 76.6 mm
85.5 × 76.6 mm
capacity
1498 cc
1698 cc
1758 cc
power
55 hp
at 4250 / min60 hp
at 4250 / min65 hp
at 4250 / min70 hp
at 4500 / min75 hp
at 4500 / mintorque
111 Nm
at 2400 rpm129 Nm
at 2200 rpm139 Nm
at 2100 rpm140 Nm
at 2200 rpm144 Nm
at 2300 rpmcompression
1: 6,8
1: 7.0
1: 8,4
1: 8.5
1: 8,6
carburettor
1
downdraft carburetor Solex 32 PICP
from 09/63 Solex 32 PDSIT 4
with automatic start1
downdraft carburettor Solex 32 PICP1
downdraft carburetor Solex 32 DPSIT
with automatic start1
downdraft carburettor Solex 32 PICP1 register downdraft
carburetor Solex 32 DIDTA
with automatic startconsumption
9.5 l - 10.5 l
10 l - 11 l
10 l
11 l
Top speed(Taunomatik)136 km / h
138 km / h
140 km / h
148 km / h
154 km / h
acceleration
22 sec
20.5 sec
17,5 sec
17 sec
15 sec
tires
5,9 - 13, Tournament 510 6,40 - 13
5.9S - 13
brakes
Drum brakes (230 mm Ø)
from 04/63 on request and from 07/63 series front disc brakes (188 mm Ø)circuit
Steering wheel circuit (with 3 or 4 gears)
tank capacity
45 liters (in the rear)
front suspension
MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer
rear suspension
Rigid axle on leaf springs
Electrical system
Battery 6 V / 76 Ah, alternator 180 W