| Ford Model B | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1904–1906 |
| Designer | Henry Ford |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Upscale |
| Body style | 2-row 4-passengertouring car[1] |
| Related | Cadillac 8 1/2[citation needed] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 283.5CID 24hpStraight-4[1] |
| Transmission | 2-speedplanetary[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2337 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1700lbs.[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model K |
TheFord Model B is an upscaletouring car (with polished wood and brass trim) that was introduced in 1904 byFord, built at theFord Piquette Avenue Plant. It was Ford's first car to use thefront-engine layout, with a large 24 hp 4-cylinder engine positioned at the front behind a conventional radiator. The smallerModel A-derivedModel C positioned its flat 2-cylinder motor under the seat.
Priced at $2,000[1] (equivalent to $71,000 today), the Model B was a high-end car. Produced for three years, sales were predictably slower than the Model C at one-third of the price. The Model B was replaced by the derivativeModel K in 1906.
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