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08-04-2001, 01:52 AM
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Automotive History Trivia
FIRST QUESTION:
There were two production Taurus models available with a 5-speed manual transmission. One was the SHO with the Yamaha-built DOHC V6. What was the other one? |
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08-06-2001, 04:16 PM
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Okay there is a MT-5, GL, L, LX some came with 2.5 i4 90HP and the V6 3.0L 140HP engine . The MT-5 was only available with 5speed.
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08-06-2001, 04:23 PM
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Th SHO was introduced in 1988 with a 3.0L V6 220HP and 222 ft-lb. 10-1 Compression, very fast for a family car in those days.. Still fast today if it still runs.:bandit:
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08-06-2001, 04:29 PM
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thank you thank you, I am an encyclopedia of cars. Test me and i will get it right everytime, anyday, anyway..:smoker2:
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08-06-2001, 04:38 PM
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The Answer is the Model A:
And here is the History of Ford in a Nutshell. EARLY FORDS Ford made a good number of cars before the Model T was introduced. Beginning in 1903 they produced Models A, followed by Models B, C, F, K, N, R, and S. There were also a number of "special" cars, sometimes referred to as still another model, "E" for instance, but more often just a part of the regular model-letter of the time. Ford's sales ledger books of the early years are in the files of the Research Library of the Henry Ford Museum, and in these the models and serial numbers were listed as they were sold. Sadly, not all of the ledgers are extant but from those that do exist a good bit of information can be gleaned. Trent Boggess poured through some of these books and compiled a lengthy list of the early models, their serial numbers, dates of sale, and the purchasers. From this data the following information was obtained. The records are, of course, not complete so there are gaps in the data. From the data we have, the following might be a guide. Remember, these are the dates of the sale, not of manufacture. Serial numbers were not in calendar order in many cases, so one can not accurately date a car from the serial number unless, of course, that particular car happened to be found in the ledgers. Model A First sale July 20, 1903. Last sale January 10, 1905.* Approximately 1750 were made, beginning with serial number one. (Serial numbers 1, 2, and 3 apparently were never sold. Perhaps they were kept by Ford executives.) The Model A was superseded by the Model AC (a Model A with a Model C engine) which continued the serial number sequence of the Model A.** Horsepower 8 Bore/Stoke 4 by 4 inches Cylinders 2 opposed Wheelbase 72 inches Tread 55 inches Price $750. Tonneau, $100. Leather top, $50. Rubber top, $30 Model AC The Model AC was a later production Model A with a Model C engine. Model B The Model B was a four-cylinder touring car. First sale October 20, 1904. Last sale June 30, 1906.* Approximately 500 were made, beginning with serial number one. Horsepower 24 Bore/Stoke 4-1/4 by 5 inches Cylinders 4 Wheelbase 92 inches Tread 55-1/2 inches Price $2000. Gas lamps extra Model C The Model C was an up-dated version of the Model A. The engine was a bit larger than that in the A. The Model C sported a front "hood" which the Model C did not have, giving it a more modern appearance. First sale November 17, 1904. Last sale December 14, 1905.* Approximately 800 were made, beginning with serial number 1751(?)**. Horsepower 10 Bore/Stoke 4-1/4 by 4-1/4 inches Cylinders 2 opposed Wheelbase 78 inches Tread 56 inches Price $850. Tonneau, $100. Leather top, $50. Rubber top, $30 Model E (Delivery Car) The "Model E" appears in some literature and is described as a delivery car. In 1905 Ford did produce a delivery car based on the Model C chassis. The Ford catalogs described it as "Delivery Car" but no separate model letter was assigned. The first sale was on March 4, 1905 (to John Wanamaker). The last sale was November 4, 1905* Price $950. Plus gas lamps. Model F The Model F was an updated version of the Model C, with a larger body, finders, and with running boards. First sale March 4, 1905. Last sale May 22, 1906.* Approximately 1000 were made, beginning with serial number 2575** (a continuation from the Models A and C).** Horsepower Bore/Stoke 4-1/2 by 4 inches Cylinders 2 opposed Wheelbase 84 inches Tread 56 inches Price $1000. Plus gas lamps. Model K The Model K was a six-cylinder car available as either a touring or a roadster. Expensive ($25-2800), and not too good, it was a poor seller and generally credited for Henry Ford's dislike for six-cylinder cars. First sale April 16, 1906. Last sale September 30, 1908.* Approximately 900 were made, beginning with serial number one. Horsepower 40 Bore/Stoke 4-1/2 by 4-1/4 inches Cylinders 6 Wheelbase 114 inches Tread 56 inches Price 1905-06, $2500 plus gas lamps 1907-08, $2800, $3000 with top and lamps. Model N The Model N was a four-cylinder car, generally a runabout although a few special bodies were apparently built as well. It had rudimentary fenders with no splaxh aprons or running boards. First sale July 7, 1906. Last sale December 21, 1908.* Approximately 7000 were made, beginning with serial number one. Horsepower 15 Bore/Stoke 3-3/4 by 3-3/8 inches Cylinders 4 Wheelbase 84 inches Tread 56 inches Price 1907, $500. 1908, $600. Gas lamps and top extra Trent Boggess' web page on his Model N Model R The Model R was a up-graded version of the Model N, using the same engine and chassis with minor improvements, but with a somewhat larger body and with improved fenders and running boards. Its success resulted in the Model S. First sale April 1, 1907. Last sale October 21, 1907.* Approximately 2500 were made, beginning with serial number one. (The records show a fair number of Model R's being sold on May 17, 1909. There were none found between the last date above and this date, and none after this date. Where these came from is unknown.) Horsepower 15 Bore/Stoke 3-3/4 by 3-3/8 inches Cylinders 4 Wheelbase 84 inches Tread 56 inches Price $750. Gas lamps and top extra Model S The Model S was similar to the Model N but with a bigger body, fenders, etc. It was sort of a compromise between the Models S and R. First sale February 4, 1907. Last sale February 1, 1909.* Approximately 3750 were made, beginning with serial number one. Horsepower 15 Bore/Stoke 3-3/4 by 3-3/8 inches Cylinders 4 Wheelbase 84 inches Tread 56 inches Price $700. Gas lamps and top extra
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08-06-2001, 05:29 PM
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08-06-2001, 05:34 PM
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OMG...YOU ARE A WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA !!!!
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