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Ford Granada V8 and coupé (1973–1978)

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Model: Ford Granada V8 (by Basil Green) 0–100 km/h: 8,6 seconds Top speed: 210 km/h Fuel index: 12,1 L/100 km Price: R5 730 CAR test: January 1973 plus two others

This “executive” Ford replaced the Zephyr in Europe and Fairmont and 17M/20M in South Africa. The first-generation Granada was sold from 1972 and was succeeded by the series 2 in 1978. While renowned

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