Ford Taunus TC
| Ford Taunus TC | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Germany |
| Production | 1970–1982 (Europe) 1974–1984 (Argentina) 1984–1994 (Turkey) |
| Assembly | Belgium: Genk Argentina: General Pacheco Turkey: Istanbul (Ford Otosan) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 2-/4-door saloon 5-door "Turnier" estate car 2-door coupé (1970–1975) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed all-synchromesh manual with central floor-mounted lever 3-speed automatic transmission optional at extra cost with most engines |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,579 mm (101.5 in) |
| Length | 4,340–4,480 mm (170.9–176.4 in) |
| Width | 1,700–1,712 mm (66.9–67.4 in) |
| Height | 1,362–1,363 mm (53.6–53.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,480–1,600 kg (3,263–3,527 lb) (laden) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Taunus 12M / 15M P6 |
| Successor | Ford Sierra |
The Ford Taunus TC is a range of large family cars that were manufactured and marketed by Ford Germany across three generations for model years 1970-1982. The Taunus TC and Ford UK's Cortina range were rebadged variants of each other, the "TC" badge standing for Taunus Cortina. For all but the first generation (which had significant outer sheet metal differences), the two cars were identical apart from badging and trim.