Ford Taunus

A number of family cars with small and medium displacement was generally called Ford Taunus. These cars were issued during the period from 1939 to 1942 and from 1948 to 1982 in the Western Germany. The year 1970 was marked by birth of new generation of Ford Taunus which was presented by a variation on the British Ford Cortina from which differed only in design, had less curved waist line. Argentina was the producer of Taunus till 1984 and to the stop of production in the line of models the body "fastback" was used (actually being option on the basis of a 2-door sedan). The Turkish plant Otosan made Taunus till 1994.

On Ford Taunus petrol engines of Kent and Pinto families from 1.3 to 2.3 liters were installed (from 54 to 107 horsepower). The majority of Taunus were equipped with manual transmissions, however on top modification of Ghia also automatic transmission could be established.

By the way, by the name Taunus it is obliged to the well-known height near Cologne where the central office and the largest European plant Ford settles down.

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Ford F-150

Ford F-150 is a good example of American style, perfect look and high quality car produced by famous American multinational automaker Ford which was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. Ford F-150 is one of the most successful vehicles marketed by the company. You can find Ford F-150 at price range $26100 - $28990 according to its modification and production year.

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Ford Galaxy

The cars family of Ford Galaxy has three generations. The first Galaxy generation had appeared in the world of automobile in 1995. These Galaxy cars had a lot in common with Volkswagen. Cars were very similar, thus, in 1997 the car was upgraded externally. Nevertheless, in 1999 there was a new generation of Galaxy. The scale of engines was presented with petrol of 2,3 and 2,8 liters and turbo diesels of 1,9 liters with direct injection of fuel. Fuel consumption of makes 10 liters on 100 km. The latest version of the car was shown to public of the Geneva motor show in 2006. Some months later minivans went for sale. Kinetic language of design – here that distinguishes these cars in a line of Ford. Experts of Ford developed the third generation of Galaxy, which had become 18 cm longer than previous one. New Ford Galaxy offers the passengers new, comfortable style of salon that differs from old ones in high-quality materials and thought-over configuration.

In the 2010th, the Ford Company produced face lifting of Ford Galaxy. Changes are insignificant: LED optics behind, new railing and decorative cover of the engine. The safety was provided by setting of ESP and EBA system that prevent unpredictable behavior of a minivan on the slippery road. The suspension bracket of new Ford Galaxy is established on a stretcher. The powerful design allows achieving the maximum comfort and controllability. For Ford Galaxy there are provided the mass of various options and accessories that does this minivan even more original. The Ford Premium audio system presents quality sounding of music. Thus, the minivan Ford Galaxy updated and became one of the most comfortable family cars.

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Ford GT

Ford GT is a sports car that the Ford Motor Company produced over the 2002-2006 period. A considerable redesigned Ford GT is expected to enter production in 2016. This powerful two-seater sports car was specially designed for long-distance races particularly to compete with the famous Ferrari. Four times the athletes on Ford GT came out winners of the Le Mans races, in which the athletes on Ferrari have won six times in a row. Production of this car was marked by the 100-year anniversary of the Ford company. Ford GT car is called the first true American sports car.

In the design of Ford GT were not only checked by time, successful technical solutions but also innovative technologies. Steering column of Ford GT is similar to the akin Ford Focus, and the control panel and the airbag — from Ford Mondeo.

Ford GT 2006 is equipped with modern 500 hp V8 engine with 5.4 liters volume, with a turbo-supercharging and and intercooled air. As the basic transmission has been used 6-step mechanics with limited slip differential. Ford GT 2006 engine unit is capable to accelerate the one and half tonne car to the maximum speed of 330 km/h. At the same time to reach from a place to 100 km/h Ford GT takes only 3.9 seconds.

Interesting distinguishing feature of Ford GT is the fact that over the years after the car left the assembly line, this car never had a value below its original price.

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Ford Mondeo

Ford Mondeo — a front-wheel five-seater sedan of class D. The premiere of the concept of the fourth generation of Ford Mondeo took place in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Its emergence was preceded by years of researches and the unprecedented advertising campaign, which began six months before the debut of the model. In total for the development and implementation of the project in life spent 6 billion dollars by the Ford Corporation.

In 1997 - improvement of safety systems: the emergence of side airbags, strengthening the protection of the body and increase the volume of new airbags (driver - 57 liters, passenger - 95 liters), equipment of door beams and special springy foam, installation of three-point seat belts and head restraints.

In October, 2000 - Ford released a brand new model Mondeo. The car of the second generation made on the latest technologies. The software product called NWR allowed the creators to do without prototyping: up to the production moment the car existed only in virtual space. Front-wheel drive Mondeo II produced with bodies of sedan, hatchback and wagon. The body design is made in the corporate style "new edge", based on - a mixture of sharp edges and sleek lines, ovals, and triangular shapes. Ergonomics of interior space is at a high level.

In 2001 - The revolutionary event, the appearance of a fundamentally new model Ford Mondeo. The model received a combination of computer-aided design, computer-aided design system and extensive information database.

In 2015 - again an absolutely new model of Ford Mondeo is released!

- The new generation of Ford Mondeo will be the most technologically advanced in the history of the model.

- Lots of new technologies provide a level of comfort, safety and adaptability of premium cars.

- The line complemented with a new 2.5-liter engine which produces 149 hp, certified for use on the A-92

- The basic version of the flagship Ford, which price starts at $ 18,300 with the recycling program from Ford, equipped with 2.5L engine and automatic transmission.

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