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Ford Taunus III 2.0 Specs

(1979 - 1982) - Technical Specifications for Years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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With a fuel consumption of 9.5 litres/100km - 30 mpg UK - 25 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h), a curb weight of 2249 lbs (1020 kgs), the Taunus III 2.0 has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code NER.
This engine produces a maximum power of 101 PS (100 bhp - 74 kW) at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 153 Nm (112 lb.ft) at 4000 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Taunus III has Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar front suspension and De Dion axle. Coil springs rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 165 / - on 13 inch rims at the front, and 165 / - on 13 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the Taunus III 2.0 braking system includes Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Taunus III model is a car manufactured by Ford, sold new from year 1979 until 1982, and available after that as a used car.

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Body, Model and Production details Ford Taunus III 2.0 Body, Model and Production details

Body : -
Num. of Doors : 4 doors

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Engine Technical Data Ford Taunus III 2.0 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : NER
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Carburetor Weber 32/36 DGAV
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 121.6 cu-in / 1993 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.57 x 3.03 inches
90.8 x 77.0 mm
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : N/A
Compression Ratio : 9.2
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : 100 HP / 101 PS / 74 kW
@ 5200 rpm
Maximum torque : 112 lb-ft / 153 Nm
@ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Ford Taunus III 2.0 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 25 MPG
9.5 L/100 Km
30 MPG UK
Range : 353 miles / 568 Km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 14.3 gallons
54 L
11.9 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : 227 g/Km (estimate)

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Performance Ford Taunus III 2.0 Performance

Top Speed : 106 Mph / 170 Km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 10.7 s

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Ford Taunus III 2.0 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 101.57 inches / 258.0 cm
Length : 170.87 inches / 434.0 cm
Width : 67.32 inches / 171.0 cm
Height : 53.54 inches / 136.0 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
Curb Weight : 2249 lbs / 1020 Kg
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 10.1 kg/hp

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Interior size, Dimensions Ford Taunus III 2.0 Interior size, Dimensions

Trunk / Boot capacity : 17.1 cu-ft / 483 L

Ford Taunus III 2.0 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Ford Taunus III 2.0 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(- inches / - mm)
Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions : Drums
(- inches / - mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 165/- R13
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 165/- R13
Front Suspension : Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : De Dion axle. Coil springs
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What engine is in Ford Taunus III 2.0?
The Ford Taunus III 2.0 has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1993 cm3 / 121.6 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1979 Ford Taunus III 2.0 have?
The 1979 Ford Taunus III 2.0 has 101 PS / 100 bhp / 74 kW.

How much does a Ford Taunus III 2.0 weighs?
The Ford Taunus III 2.0 weighs 1020 Kg / 2249 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Ford Taunus III 2.0?
The Ford Taunus III 2.0 top speed is 170 Km/h / 106 mph.

Is Ford Taunus III 2.0 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Ford Taunus III 2.0 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).

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