For 1959, the Corsair got bumped to the top of the Edsel range overnight, inheriting the flagship spot after Ford quietly killed off the pricier Citation.
Lead trim: Corsair 332 cu in FE V8 · up to 303 hp
Edsel Corsair1959–1959
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FactFor 1959, the Corsair got bumped to the top of the Edsel range overnight, inheriting the flagship spot after Ford quietly killed off the pricier Citation.
The 1959 Edsels were introduced in the fall of 1958 with the Citation and Pacer dropped and the Teletouch gone; the styling was significantly toned down, and the Corsair became the premium Edsel replacing the Citation, sharing its body panels with the Ranger (differentiated by trim and options) and adding four-door sedan and convertible versions, all based on the 1959 Ford Fairlane 500. It rode a 120 in wheelbase (length 210.9 in, width 79.8 in, height 56.2 in) with the 332 cu in (5.4 L) FE V8 and, standard in sedans, the 361 cu in (5.9 L) FE V8 with a two- or four-barrel carburetor and a three-speed manual; the Mile-O-Matic two-speed automatic or Dual-Power Drive three-speed automatic replaced Teletouch.
Collectors Spotted in the Edsel Corsair Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair 332 cu in FE V8 | 1959–1959 | 5.4 L V8 | 225 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Corsair 361 cu in FE V8 | 1959–1959 | 5.9 L V8 | 303 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
For 1959, the Corsair got bumped to the top of the Edsel range overnight, inheriting the flagship spot after Ford quietly killed off the pricier Citation.
The Corsair's pushbutton Teletouch transmission put its gear buttons right in the steering wheel hub — exactly where drivers reached for the horn.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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The Corsair's pushbutton Teletouch transmission put its gear buttons right in the steering wheel hub — exactly where drivers reached for the horn.
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