What does the word 'Ghia' mean?

Question

What does the word 'Ghia' mean or stand for on Ford models? Also... does the word ZeTech on Ford models mean anything either?

Answer 1

Ghia was used on Fords to indicate that it was the top of the line version of a particular model. For example Ford Laser came in three versions L, GL and Ghia. The Ghia had a higher standard of trim on the interior than other models, plus special alloy wheels. The Ghia name came from an Italian design studio or styling house. The name was probably just licensed to Ford as the Ghia versions were really only simple light cosmetic changes compare to the lesser models.

Zetech was a name Ford applied to a series of 4 cyinder motors. A Zetech motor in Ford speak was higher tech than other motors fitted to the same models.

Answer 2

Hi there, GHIA is the sign of Fords interior spec, If you have a GHIA then basically you have the top of the range interior, for example, Power Steering, Electric windows, Electric mirrors (heated mirrors as well), rev counter, more fancy seats, etc etc,

Zetec is the sign of there engines, Ford brought the Zetec engine out around 92/93, they introduced them in the later XR2i's with the 1.8 16v, and the very first of the mondeo's, Zetec is ford equivalent to Vauxhalls Ecotech,

Hope this helps, Gary

Answer 3

I found to web definitions of the word 'GHIA' and they are defined below in brief:

Chrysler’s dealings with the Italian bodymaker date to the early 1950s, with orders for one-of-a-kind "show cars," a limited production series of "European look" cars (such as the "Dual Ghia" illustrated here), and Crown Imperial limousines - the name shouldn’t be confused with that of the Imperial Crown, a Detroit-built production model in the Imperial series. The Crown Imperials first appeared in 1957 and expired in 1965, after a total production of just 132.


Ghia (Carrozzeria Ghia SpA) is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, founded in 1921 in Turin by Giacinto Ghia (lived 1887 - 1944). Between wars, he designed special bodies for Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Lancia. After World War II, foreign firms such as Chrysler or Volkswagen for Karmann Ghia also ordered Ghia designs. There are even a few Ghia-bodied Ferraris. Ghia participated in the short lived Dual-Ghia venture.

HOPE THIS HELPS.

Answer 4

Carrozzeria Ghia SpA (established 1921 in Turin) is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, established by Giacinto Ghia and Gariglio as Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio, located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin.

Answer 5

Ghia was an Italian car styling and coachbuilding business, which Ford bought.

Zetec was originally the name of one of Ford's engine ranges - the 1.4 to 1.8-litre 16v unit introduced to the Escort range about 1992 or 1993.
It was a hastily cobbled-together name, after another manufacturer (Lancia, I think) prevented Ford's use of thier first choice, "Zeta" (a letter in the Greek alphabet). The Zetec-SE engine was originally to be called Sigma (another letter in the Greek alphabet).

Answer 6

Ghia is an Italian car styling design company, Ital was a rival used by BL in the 70s.

Answer 7

Ghia is an Italian styling house.
Zetec is the type of engine.

Answer 8

I don't know what it means or stands for but it is basically the signature a ford has if it had all the electronic gadgets - central locking, electric windows, electric boot opener etc

Answer 9

I don't know what it means or stands for but it is basically the signature a ford has if it had all the electronic gadgets - central locking, electric windows, electric boot opener etc

Answer 10

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