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Ford Taunus 2.0 GL Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Ford Taunus 2.0 GL — 101 hp, petrol, sedan, 1979. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 10.7 s, top speed 170 km/h (106 mph), consumption 9.5 l/100km (29.7 mpg UK · 24.8 mpg US).

Ford Taunus 2.0 GL 1979 sedan front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentD-segment (Mid-size)

Fuel & Engine · 9 fields

Bore91 mm
Catalytic converterNo
Compression ratio9 :1
Fuel systemCarburettor
Fuel tank capacity54 L (14.3 gal US)
Stroke77 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationOHC
Valves per cylinder2

Electric / Hybrid · 1 fields

EV consumption15.9 kWh/100km

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barYes
Rear anti-roll barNo
Front brakesDiscs
Front suspensionMacPherson Struts
Rear brakesDrums
Rear suspensionMultilink
Turning circle10.7 m (35.1 ft)
Front tyre size165SR13
Rear tyre size165SR13

Weights · 6 fields

Ball pressure75 kg (165 lb)
Gross vehicle weight1,515 kg (3,340 lb)
Kerb weight1,020 kg (2,249 lb)
Payload495 kg (1,091 lb)
Towing weight (braked)1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)750 kg (1,653 lb)

Luggage / Load · 1 fields

Boot capacity483 L (17.1 cu ft)

Exterior Sizes · 7 fields

Length4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width1,706 mm (67.2 in)
Height1,363 mm (53.7 in)
Wheelbase2,579 mm (101.5 in)
Front track1,445 mm
Ground clearance169 mm (6.7 in)
Rear track1,425 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test ratingNot Tested
ABSNot Available
EBDNot Available
Brake assistNot Available
ESPNot Available
Traction controlNot Available
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagNot Available
Passenger airbagNot Available
Side airbagsNot Available
Curtain airbagsNot Available
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXNot Available
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingNot Available
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringNot Available
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsNot Available
Cruise controlNot Available
Air conditioningStandard (Manual)
Dual zone climateNot Available
Parking sensorsStandard (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentNot Available
Lumbar supportNot Available
Electric seat adjustmentNot Available
Heated seatsNot Available
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelNot Available
Adjustable steeringNot Available
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryNot Available
Rear headrestsNot Available
Folding rear seatsNot Available
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestStandard (Rear)
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterStandard
Trip computerNot Available
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemStandard
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsNot Available
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureNot Available
Reading lightsNot Available

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard
Alloy wheelsNot Available
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsNot Available
Metallic paintNot Available
Body-coloured bumpersNot Available
Tinted glassNot Available
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsNot Available
Folding mirrorsNot Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsNot Available
Front fog lightsNot Available
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersNot Available
AlarmNot Available

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service intervalvariable / 1 year
General warranty1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty1 year

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€87