European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 20, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday october 20, 19bb the stars and stripes Page 13 j 989 american cars part ii Ford stresses styling performance today Well look Al the cars from Ford and Ford s Mercury division for the 1989 Model year. Ford division products have sold Well during 1988 and an All new Thundu third and he High performance Taurus Sho Sedan highlight Ford s 1989 lineup. For 1989, Ford division also has a new Mustang  5.0-Lilcr series a of Sliva equipped Wilh an automatic transaxle and a new sport appearance croup option Tor the Tempo Gas. Rounding Oul the Kneup Are the Ltd Crown Victoria luxury Sedan the High Selling probe sports Model the Taurus Sedan and the venerable escort. Ford says these cars Ore designed to help the Ford division build on the mar feel share gains it has made in inc last two years. According to Thomas j. Wagner Ford vice president and Genera manager the Ford division has increased its share of the . Car Markel by nearly 25 per cent from 1986 through inc first six mom Hoof 1988. We be featured the new thunderbird earlier in the car Corner column but leis look at it briefly again. The thunderbird which led the Way for Ford s Aero look in 1983, sets a new Standard in aerodynamic styling with inc 19fl9 Model. Ford says adding hat a new platform gives the car a longer wider stance for improved ride and handling characteristics. The to sunderbird Wilt be available in Oliree series Standard la and super Coupe inc super count powered by a .1.8 liter. V-6 supercharged engine. The Taurus Sedan Winner of nearly 24 awards including motor trend mag a inc s 1986 car of the year award has undergone some styling refinements and in will have a new partner for 1989 with inc Taurus Sho super High output Sedan. The Taurus Sho is a High performance Model that is powered by a win Tarn 24 valve v-6 engine of 3-liter capacity and a horsepower Raing of 220. The new engine has been developed by Ford and Yamaha. The Taurus silo s Best Zcro-Lo-60 Mph figure is a brisk 7.3 seconds. The sleek Ford probe it Coupe mean while introduced last May has proved extremely popular right from the Start keeping most buyers wailing Al least six weeks for delivery. Ford says hat since its formal introduction last May the probe Birmingham show to open saturday nearly 30 countries will be rep resented at the British International motor show which opens saturday a the National exhibition Center near Birmingham England. The show which runs through oct. 30, has been organised by the society of motor manufacturers and traders since 1903, and this year s edition i lbs hc67lh. Cars commercial vehicles buses garage equipment and accessories will be on display from More Ultan 500 exhibitor. Opening Day saturday has been designated red carpet  with members of the Public admitted at a Cost of 10 pounds $16,80 rather than the regular 4 pounds s6.72j. The opening Day Cost increase designed to keep the crowds Down the organizers say. Daily hours Are from 9 30 . To 7 ., except for the final Day when closing time is 5 30  Rj1. The longer wider Ford thunderbird is nil new for 1989. The ti9 Lincoln Mark Vii is luxury sports court. The 19s9 Hitti selting Ford prune it Urban. The his performance xr7 Mercury Cougar. Has been sold three months in Advance of Assembly line runs. The two door probe it Hatchback has a Standard three valve a Cylinder four Cylinder 2.2-liter engine with an optional turbocharged 2.2-Litcr it version. Trans Mission is five Speed manual or four Speed automatic. The it also has automatic adjustable suspension fog lamps and option Al anti lock brakes and cd player. The escort has received some styling improvements while the Mustang of is joined by a new la 5.0-liter series. The Mustang convertible gets Standard Power windows and a Power lock group for 1989. Ford has restyled its Ranger compact pickup and Bronco ii compact sport Utility vehicle for 1989, both gel Standard rear anti lock brakes and a new 2.3-Liler dual spark plug engine. Lincoln Mercury the 1989 Mercury Cougar shares All the features of the thunderbird and like he thunderbird super Coupe the High performance Cougar xr7 Model is also offered with a supercharged v6 engine. In addition to the Cougar the Mercury division is celebrating its Solh anniversary with a special edition of the grand Marquis luxury Sedan to be introduced in midyear plus the tracer Topaz and Sable models. The grand Marquis will continue to be available in is and is four door Sedan and Colony Park Wagon versions. The Sable one of Mercury s most successful cars in 1988, has a slightly revised front appearance in 1989 form while he Topaz first introduced in the tall of 1983, has undergone substantial improvements since then and goes into the 1989 Marke fairly unchanged. Lincoln comes off a highly successful 1988 Model year with the popular 89 Continental this luxury car featuring air bags on both the Driver and passenger Side. The 89 Lincoln Mark Vii Coupe meanwhile features a 5-Liwr. 215-Horsc Power is engine anti lock brakes and keyless entry system. The German made Scorpio and xk4ti models meanwhile continue into the 1989 Model year Wilh Only minor cosmetic changes. For full details on the new Ford and Lincoln Mercury models special military prices etc., prospective buyers May con tact Ford sales representatives at the cafes new car sales Points in the Var ious bases in Europe nest week cars from Chrysler. Dodge Plymouth and jeep Eagle. Randy Barnet Auto columnist the new Ford taunts Sho super High output Perfec Murce Sedan for 1989 features a 24-valve v-6 engine