Germans nicknamed this Taunus the "Badewanne" — the bathtub — for its rounded, all-new bodywork.
Lead trim: Taunus 17M P3 1.5 (1498 cc, 55 PS) · up to 74 hp
Ford Taunus 17M1960–1964
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FactGermans nicknamed this Taunus the "Badewanne" — the bathtub — for its rounded, all-new bodywork.
The Ford Taunus P3 had a completely new body and was completely restyled, earning nicknames including "Taunus Badewanne" (bathtub). At a time when competitors boasted that all four corners of the vehicle were visible from the driver's seat, the new Taunus instead offered a streamlined form, which in Germany was associated with the narrow passenger cabins of the 1930s and the still-popular Volkswagen Beetle; yet it provided greater interior width than its predecessor, despite being no wider outside. Although the 1.7-litre version was launched with the same 60 PS as the outgoing model, the new model was a full 10 km/h (6 mph) faster, attributed to improved aerodynamics and a lighter body shell. Three engine sizes were offered: 1.5-litre 1498 cc (55 PS), 1.7-litre 1698 cc (60 or 65 PS) and 1.8-litre 1758 cc (70 or 75 PS, 148 or 154 km/h).
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Trims & Figures
5 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunus 17M P3 1.5 (1498 cc, 55 PS) | 1960–1964 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 54 hp | 83 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Taunus 17M P3 1.7 (1698 cc, 60 PS) | 1960–1964 | 1.7 L Inline-4 | 59 hp | 97 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Taunus 17M P3 1.7 (1698 cc, 65 PS) | 1960–1964 | 1.7 L Inline-4 | 64 hp | 103 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Taunus 17M P3 1.8 (1758 cc, 70 PS) | 1960–1964 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 69 hp | 105 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Taunus 17M P3 1.8 (1758 cc, 75 PS) | 1960–1964 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 74 hp | 106 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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This Taunus quietly set a safety first for the brand in Germany: it was the first German Ford to be fitted with hydraulic brakes.
Rivals
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