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Ford Taunus: generations and engines

The Ford Taunus was built from 1970 to 1982 in 7 generations, with 32 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, coupe, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Ford Taunus Enlarge
Production years1970–1982
Generations7
Engine versions32
Power54–107 hp
Body stylesSedan, Coupe, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Ford Taunus generations

  1. 1970–1976

    Ford Taunus (GBFK)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 54–90 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1970–1976

    Ford Taunus (GBTK)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 55–90 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 1970–1976

    Ford Taunus Coupe (GBCK)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 54–107 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1970–1976

    Ford Taunus Turnier (GBNK)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 54–72 hp

    Engines below
  5. 1975–1979

    Ford Taunus (GBTS,GBFS,CBTS)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 54–107 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 1975–1982

    Ford Taunus Turnier (GBNS)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 54–90 hp

    Engines below
  7. 1979–1982

    Ford Taunus 80 Turnier (GBNS)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 70–100 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Ford Taunus engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Ford Taunus (GBFK)1970–1976 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1300 (54 hp)1970–1976Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1600 (72 hp)1970–1976Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
1600 (88 hp)1970–1976Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
2000 V6 (90 hp)1970–1976Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1600 (68 hp)1974–1975Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
Ford Taunus Coupe (GBCK)1970–1976 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1300 (54 hp)1970–1976Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1600 (72 hp)1970–1976Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
1600 (88 hp)1970–1976Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
2000 V6 (90 hp)1970–1976Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2300 V6 (107 hp)1971–1976Gasoline107 hp (79 kW)
Ford Taunus Turnier (GBNK)1970–1976 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1300 (54 hp)1970–1976Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1600 (72 hp)1970–1976Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
1600 (68 hp)1974–1975Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
Ford Taunus Turnier (GBNS)1975–1982 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 (54 hp)1975–1979Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1.3 (58 hp)1975–1979Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)
1.6 (68 hp)1975–1979Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
1.6 (72 hp)1975–1979Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)
2.0 (90 hp)1975–1982Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
Ford Taunus 80 Turnier (GBNS)1979–1982 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (70 hp)1979–1982Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (73 hp)1979–1982Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
2.0 (100 hp)1979–1982Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
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