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Seven episodes of Ford automobile history
Henry Ford is not only the founder of Ford Motor Company, but also promotes the development of the whole automobile industry. -The New York Times

Obviously, Ford, founded in 1903 with a history of 1 17, is one of the most important automobile manufacturers in the world. It has made many great cars for the world. How many brands can reach this height? If you take a detailed inventory, at least 18 cars can stand out in the long river of automobile history. Almost all the seven cars selected today support the glory of Ford 65,438+065,438+07.

Ford? Model T (1908)

This car is of great significance to the whole automobile industry. It is the first car in the world with economic benefits as its selling point, and it is also the first car produced on the assembly line. It is considered as the most influential car in the 20th century. It was produced between 1908- 1927 and sold a total of16.5 million vehicles, which was an incredible number at that time. Ford Model T is equipped with a 2.9-liter four-cylinder engine, with 20Ps horsepower and112n m torque, with a top speed of 72km/h. Every car enthusiast is eager to collect one, such as elon musk.

Ford? Thunderbird (1955)

Thunderbird is a classic and long-lived car, which spanned 1 1 generation from 1955 to 2005. It was originally a two-door convertible, which was Ford's response to Chevrolet Corvette, and was highly praised for its excellent design and comfortable riding experience. European sports cars such as Corvette pay attention to speed rather than comfort. Thunderbird gives consideration to comfort and performance, and finally drives. Equipped with a 5. 1 liter V8 supercharged engine, it can generate 345Ps horsepower and 595n·m torque, with a top speed of181km/h. Only the first generation model 1955- 1957 sold 53,000 vehicles.

Lincoln? Mainland China (1961year)

As one of the oldest models, Lincoln Continental first appeared in 1940. Although the first three models were successful, the fourth model of 196 1 really made it famous. The sturdy structure and high-quality materials were used inside and outside the vehicle, which was regarded as the best production car in the United States at that time and the strongest competitor of Cadillac, equipped with a 7.0-liter V8 engine. It has 304Ps horsepower and 630n·m torque, in addition to 7.5 liters and 7.6 liters. The fourth generation model was produced in 196 1- 1969, and a total of 334,000 vehicles were sold.

Ford? Wild horse (1964)

Wild horses don't need much introduction. This model has gained great popularity since its birth, and quickly opened up a market segment of "civil sports car". It is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 engine with 275Ps horsepower and 430n·m torque. The first generation mustang was produced between 1964- 1966, and the sales volume was1300,000.

Ford? Transit (1965)

Ford Transit has become a popular model in Europe and even other countries in the world since it came out. The first generation models have been in the market for 265,438+0 years. Because of its popularity, Ford even built a "high performance version" based on GT40 racing chassis and V8 engine in 65,438+0. Transit has only developed four generations of models so far, but it is still a commercial vehicle.

Ford? F- 150? Svraptor (2011year)

SVT Raptor is not only a special off-road vehicle, but also a high-performance pickup truck. It was first introduced in 2009. At 20 1 1, Ford began to provide a more powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine, which can produce 4 17Ps horsepower and 588n·m torque, with an acceleration of 6.6 seconds per 100 kilometers. The first generation of SVT Raptor was launched in 2009-2009.

Ford? Fox RS(20 18)

Fox RS was first introduced in 2002, and now a brand-new model has become the focus. It is regarded as the most powerful Fox RS ever. It is equipped with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, which can explode an amazing 355Ps horsepower and 475n·m torque. It is equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, and torque vector control can transmit up to 70% of the power to the rear wheels. A series of changes made it beat Golf R and get closer to Mercedes AMG? The level of A45 has become the best "small steel gun" on the market.

Editor's note: If you know these seven cars, you can have a general understanding of Ford's history. Few car brands in the world can reach such a height. People call Ford the "blue ellipse". After 1 17 years of development, it is not smooth sailing. Only by going all the way can we be in an invincible position. With the arrival of electrification, it is a new beginning for Ford.

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