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Ford Consul

Ford Consul produced in the British branch of concern Ford from 1951 to 1962. The design of this was simplified and cheaper version of the Ford Zephyr. The end of the issue was due to the fact that Zephyr 1962 appeared in chetyrehcilindrovoy modifications, therefore the need to produce Ford Consul was gone.

The first generation Ford Consul released from 1951 to 1956. The issue was carried out in the back of a four-door sedan (EOTA). Under the hood was the engine 1508 cm3 with a capacity of 35 kW (47 BHP). Also in the complete set included hydraulic brakes and a three-stage gearbox with the synchronizer. The panel was built so that the space left to the radio, which, however, was not part of the basic package. Maximum speed was 116 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h held 28 C, 100 km Ford Consul spent 11 litres of fuel.

The second generation Ford Consul, vypuskavsheesya from 1956 to 1962, was updated engines volume of 1703 cm3 with a capacity of 44kVt (59 HP). Up to 12 liters of increased fuel consumption for a hundred, but the maximum speed increased to 127 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h occupied for 23 seconds. In addition, there was held a significant restyling of the body.

Other names of this model: Ford EOTA Consul, Ford Consul II, Ford Consul convertible, Ford Consul 375, Carbodies Consul, Ford Consul (Granada), Ford Consul GT