See also Ford Model B (1932)
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1904–1906 500 produced |
| Predecessor | Ford Model A |
| Successor | Ford Model K |
| Body style | 2-row 4-passenger touring car |
| Engine | 283.5CID 24hp Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 2-speed planetary |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2337 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1700lbs. |
| Designer(s) | Henry Ford |
Ford Model B was an upscale touring car (with polished wood and brass trim) introduced in 1904. It was Ford's first car to use the front-engine layout, with a large 24 hp 4-cylinder engine positioned at the front behind a conventional radiator. The smaller Model A-derived Model C positioned its flat 2-cylinder motor under the seat.
Priced at $2000 (equivalent to $52000 today), the Model B was a high end car. Produced for three years, sales were predictably slower than the Model C which was priced at 1/3 the cost. The Model B was replaced by the derivative Model K in 1906.
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