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Del Rey

1981 - 1983

The Ford Del Rey is a family sedan produced by Ford do Brasil from 1981 to 1991. Designed exclusively for the Brazilian market, it was also sold in Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and three-door station wagon versions, the Del Rey stood out for its elegant design and innovative features. It was replaced in 1991 by the Ford Versailles. (media.ford.com)

Variants by year

2 versions

1983

D
C
1983
Del Rey Scala Belina Wagon

1981

D
C
1981
Del Rey Sedan

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

2referenced versions
1981 - 1983covered years
0published scans
0contributing members
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Model introduction

The Ford Del Rey is a family sedan produced by Ford do Brasil from 1981 to 1991. Designed exclusively for the Brazilian market, it was also sold in Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and three-door station wagon versions, the Del Rey stood out for its elegant design and innovative features. It was replaced in 1991 by the Ford Versailles. (media.ford.com)

History

The Ford Del Rey was launched in 1981 to succeed the Landau model and the higher-end versions of the Ford Corcel II. Designed on the Corcel II platform, it was offered as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and three-door station wagon, the latter initially named Scala until 1985, when it adopted the name Belina. The Del Rey's design was inspired by European models such as the Taunus and Granada, featuring straight lines and a well-defined three-volume body. It was equipped with locally developed engines, including the 1.6 L CHT inline four-cylinder engine, producing 69 horsepower, and the 1.8 L inline four-cylinder engine developed by Volkswagen, delivering 73 horsepower. The Del Rey was produced until 1991, when it was replaced by the Ford Versailles, a model based on the Volkswagen Santana, resulting from the collaboration between Ford and Volkswagen known as Autolatina. (media.ford.com)

Generations

The Ford Del Rey underwent two main generations during its production. The first, from 1981 to 1984, was launched with the Prata (silver) and Ouro (gold) versions, representing the base and top models, respectively. In 1985, an aesthetic redesign and mechanical evolution introduced the L, GL, GLX, and Ghia versions, with two or four-door options for the L and Ghia versions, and three-door options for the L, GLX, and Ghia versions. In 1989, the special GL series was launched, offering features such as power steering, internal heating, a spoiler with fog lights, Goodyear Eagle sport 195/60-14 tires, Ghia model hubcaps, black door handles and bumpers, dark trim, and the CHT E-Max engine with 73.3 horsepower and 12.9 kgfm of torque. Some records indicate that Ford produced about 2,200 units of this model. (pt.wikipedia.org)

Key differences

The Ford Del Rey underwent several notable changes during its production. In 1985, the 1.6 L CHT engine was introduced, replacing previous engines and offering improved performance. In 1989, the special GL series was launched, offering features such as power steering, internal heating, a spoiler with fog lights, Goodyear Eagle sport 195/60-14 tires, Ghia model hubcaps, black door handles and bumpers, dark trim, and the CHT E-Max engine with 73.3 horsepower and 12.9 kgfm of torque. Some records indicate that Ford produced about 2,200 units of this model. (pt.wikipedia.org)

Photo recognition

To identify a Ford Del Rey, look for a family sedan with straight lines and a well-defined three-volume body. The two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and three-door station wagon versions are the most common. High-end models, such as the Ghia, are equipped with distinctive features like specific hubcaps, black door handles and bumpers, and dark trim. Special versions, like the GL series, feature additional equipment such as power steering and fog lights. (pt.wikipedia.org)

Important versions

Among the important versions of the Ford Del Rey are the high-end Ghia version, which offered luxury features such as velvet seats and internally controlled mirrors. The special GL series, launched in 1989, stands out with additional equipment like power steering and fog lights. The station wagon version, initially named Scala and later Belina, also played a key role in the model's popularity. (pt.wikipedia.org)

References

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Ford Del Rey produced?
ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1981 - 1983.