Ford MN12 platform
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The Ford MN12 platform is a rear-wheel-drive automotive chassis developed by Ford for its early-1990s personal luxury coupes, notably the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar, featuring independent rear suspension and a focus on improved ride and handling.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ford MN12 platform canonical | 1 |
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
automotive platform
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vehicle chassis ⓘ |
| bodyStyleSupported | 2-door coupe ⓘ |
| brakeTypeFront | disc brakes ⓘ |
| brakeTypeRear | disc brakes (on many models) ⓘ |
| chassisType | unibody construction ⓘ |
| class | mid-size car platform ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designer | Ford North American Automotive Operations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | Ford Motor Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| driveLayout | rear-wheel drive ⓘ |
| engineConfigurationSupported |
V6 engine
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V8 engine ⓘ |
| focus |
improved handling
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improved ride ⓘ |
| layout | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout ⓘ |
| marketSegment | North American market ⓘ |
| modelYearsCovered |
1989–1997 Ford Thunderbird
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1989–1997 Mercury Cougar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableModel |
Ford Thunderbird (10th generation)
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Mercury Cougar (7th generation) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | Ford Fox platform (for Thunderbird/Cougar) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionStart | 1988 ⓘ |
| relatedPlatform | Ford FN10 platform NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| suspensionFront | independent front suspension ⓘ |
| suspensionRear | independent rear suspension ⓘ |
| usedByBrand |
Ford
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Mercury NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor | personal luxury coupe ⓘ |
| wheelbaseRange | approximately 113 inches ⓘ |
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