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1960 Edsel Edsel Ranger 2-Dr. Sedan

This was the debut year for Ford's revolutionary compact Falcon, which sold over 435,000 units and became Ford's most successful first-year model launch.
Confidence 95%
0U11W700972
292 CID 2 BBL (185 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Pre-Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Edsel Edsel Ranger

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 11 Edsel Ranger
Engine Code W 292 CID 2 BBL (185 HP)
Serial Number 700972 Production #700972

Basic Information

MakeEdsel
ModelEdsel Ranger
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerEdsel
EraPre-Muscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine292 CID 2 BBL (185 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower185 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Ranger)

Bodystyle lifespan1960
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.9
Height55.0
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear41.6
Length216.0
Nameplate origin1958
Wheelbase120.0
Width81.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)