| Ford Taunus G93A (1939–1942) Ford Taunus G73A (1948–1952) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Germany |
| Also called | "Buckeltaunus" |
| Production | G93A: 1939–1942 G73A: 1948–1952 |
| Assembly | Cologne-Niehl, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 2-door saloon a wide range of coach-built bodies, including cabriolets and station wagons became available after 1949 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1172 cc Ford Sidevalve engine 4-cylinder in-line water-cooled |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual with synchromesh on upper two ratios. 4-speed manual offered on some models after 1950 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,387 mm (94.0 in) |
| Length | 4,080 mm (160.6 in) |
| Width | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 840–1,040 kg (1,852–2,293 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Eifel |
| Successor | Ford Taunus P1 |
The Ford Taunus G93A is a small family car that was produced by Ford Germany between 1939 and 1942 in succession to the Ford Eifel. It was the first car developed at Cologne by Ford Germany which previously had built cars originated by Ford businesses in the US or the UK. Production began on 30 April 1939, with the first car exhibited to the public in June 1939, less than six months before the outbreak of war in Europe.[1]
In 1948 the car reappeared as the Ford Taunus G73A, and remained in production until 1952. This was the first (and until the 1970s the last) Ford Taunus to feature a fastback shape: in this application the rather severe slopes enforced by squeezing North-American style fast-back styling onto a relatively short wheelbase was not universally admired: the car became known as the "Buckeltaunus" (Hunchback Taunus).
- ^ Oswald, Werner (2001). Deutsche Autos 1920-1945, volume 2 (in German). Motorbuch Verlag. p. 115. ISBN 3-613-02170-6.