At the 1972 Geneva Show, Ford launched the Granada model, the successor of the 17/20 and 26 M. The range immediately included three versions, a coupé, saloon and estate powered by V4 and V6 engines, the coupé having the most powerful unit, a V6 3-litre engine, producing 138 bhp. With the exception of the coupe, which was similar to the Capri in style, the design was taut and clean, reflecting the spirit of the 1970s.