067 Ford Cortina (Mk.IV) 1600 GL 4 door (1977) SLM 279 R
Ford Cortina Mk.IV 1.6GL (1976-79) Engine 1600cc S4
Registration Number SLM 279 R (London NW)
FORD (UK) ALBUM
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The fourth-generation Cortina was a more conventional design than its predecessor, but this was largely appreciated by fleet buyers. Generally a rebody of the Mark III the Mk.IV was in essence a rebadged Ford Taunus.
The Mark IV went on sale in September 1976 with many parts carried over from the Mk.III most notably the running gear. The most obvious change was the new body, which achieved the marketing department objective of larger windows giving a better view out and a brighter feel to the cabin, but at the expense of body weight. This series spawned the first Ghia top-of-the-range model, which replaced the 2000E. The 2.3-litre Ford Cologne V6 engine was introduced in 1977 as an engine above the 2.0 L Pinto engine, already a staple of the Capri and Granada ranges. However, 2.3-litre Cortina's never sold particularly well in the UK. The Cologne V6 was certainly a much smoother and more refined power unit than the Pinto, but the V6 models were more expensive to fuel and insure and were only slightly faster, being about 0.5 seconds faster from 0–60 and having a top speed of about 109 mph compared to the 104 mph of the 2.0-litre models.
Through its five generations the Cortina would go on to regularly be Britain's best selling new motor car, giving rise to Cortina Man being used by political parties as an electioneering demographic
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Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire REF 161-067
067 Ford Cortina (Mk.IV) 1600 GL 4 door (1977) SLM 279 R
Ford Cortina Mk.IV 1.6GL (1976-79) Engine 1600cc S4
Registration Number SLM 279 R (London NW)
FORD (UK) ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The fourth-generation Cortina was a more conventional design than its predecessor, but this was largely appreciated by fleet buyers. Generally a rebody of the Mark III the Mk.IV was in essence a rebadged Ford Taunus.
The Mark IV went on sale in September 1976 with many parts carried over from the Mk.III most notably the running gear. The most obvious change was the new body, which achieved the marketing department objective of larger windows giving a better view out and a brighter feel to the cabin, but at the expense of body weight. This series spawned the first Ghia top-of-the-range model, which replaced the 2000E. The 2.3-litre Ford Cologne V6 engine was introduced in 1977 as an engine above the 2.0 L Pinto engine, already a staple of the Capri and Granada ranges. However, 2.3-litre Cortina's never sold particularly well in the UK. The Cologne V6 was certainly a much smoother and more refined power unit than the Pinto, but the V6 models were more expensive to fuel and insure and were only slightly faster, being about 0.5 seconds faster from 0–60 and having a top speed of about 109 mph compared to the 104 mph of the 2.0-litre models.
Through its five generations the Cortina would go on to regularly be Britain's best selling new motor car, giving rise to Cortina Man being used by political parties as an electioneering demographic
Diolch am 95,121,301 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 95,121,301 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated
Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire REF 161-067