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Ford Probe III Idea

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Ford Probe III Idea

First Proven: 1981 Frankfurt Auto Present

Description: Experimental aerodynamic sedan

The Pitch: “A futuristic examine in aerodynamics”

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Ford Probe III

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First seen on the 1981 Frankfurt Auto Present, the Ford Probe III Idea was each an experimental aerodynamic train, and a harbinger of Fords to come back. The midsize sedan featured smooth, rounded styling, and numerous aero aids which contributed to the idea’s remarkably low coefficient of drag. Notably aero components included a clean stomach pan, body-flush doorways, rear fender skirts, and thoroughly tweaked outdoors mirrors.

The 4-door Probe III carefully predicted the look of the new-for-1982 Ford Sierra sporty coupe. The Sierra, that includes the Probe III’s “twin deck” rear spoiler, can be marketed within the U.S. through Mercury sellers because the Merkur XR4Ti.

Reported as .22 and .24 by Ford, the Probe III’s coefficient of drag was significantly decrease than the all-new 1984 Chevrolet Corvette’s .34 score. Per Ford, the Probe III’s aerodynamic design alone would enhance gasoline economic system by 27 % in comparison with the typical European automobile on the street on the time.

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CG Says:

I like forgotten idea vehicles that, when checked out carefully, evokes pictures of autos that did see manufacturing. Within the case of the Probe III, we see not solely the arguably good-looking Euro-market Sierra, but in addition the game-changing 1986 Ford Taurus.

As evidenced by the journal advert seen under, Ford was eager for People to embrace its aerodynamic triumphs together with the Europeans. Given how nicely the Taurus would go on to promote, appears that American shoppers appreciated the trouble.

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