Ford Del Rey

Ford Del Rey
1989 Ford Del Rey Sedan
Overview
ManufacturerFord Brasil
Production1981-1991
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car / Large family car (D)[1]
Body style2-door coupé
4-door sedan
3-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1555 cc Renault/Ford CHT I4
  • 1781 cc VW AP I4
Transmission5-speed manual
3-speed Automatic
Dimensions
Length4,498 mm (177 in)
Width1,676 mm (66 in)
Height1,325 mm (52 in)
Curb weight1,110 kg (2,447 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Corcel II
SuccessorFord Versailles

The Ford Del Rey is a Large family car made by Ford from 1981 to 1991. It was launched in 1981 as the flagship car of the Brazilian lineup of Ford it had Coupé, Sedan, and Station wagon, (called Scala until 1985) versions. there was also a convertible prototype that was never made.[2]

The Del Rey was offered mainly in two trims:Prata (silver) the basic version, and Ouro (gold) the luxurious version, it also had 4 trims called L, GL, GLX, and Ghia, L being the main basic trim and Ghia is also the more luxurious one.[3] It was sold mainly in Brazil but also in Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Venezuela. And was replaced by the Ford Versallies.

References

  1. ↑ "Ford (Brazil) Del Rey specifications: versions & types". www.automobile-catalog.com. Archived from the original on 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  2. ↑ Heitz, Rudolf, ed. (1982). Auto Katalog 1983 (in German). Vol. 26. Stuttgart: Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG. p. 59.
  3. ↑ Ramey, Jay (2015-07-08). "9 coupes from American marques that America never got". Autoweek. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10.