Ford Escort Mk2 Mexico & RS
1975-1980
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Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico (1975-1978)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
106 |
| 0-60 mph |
11.1 |
| BHP |
95 @5750rpm |
| Torque lbft |
92 @4000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
105 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1594/97 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 8 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
156.5 |
| Width (in) |
62.8 |
| Height (in) |
55.2 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
1991 |
| Additional Info: Replacement for the Mk1 Mexico. Uses a 1.6 litre Pinto engine. |
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Ford Escort RS 1800 (1975-1977)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
112 |
| 0-50 mph |
6.6 |
| 0-60 mph |
9 |
| 1/4 mile |
16.9 |
| 0-1 km |
31.4 |
| BHP |
115 @6000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
120 @4000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
126 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1845/113 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
156.5 |
| Width (in) |
62.8 |
| Height (in) |
55.5 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2015 |
| Additional Info: These started life as RS Mexico's and were then fitted with the Belt Driven A series engines. All but 2 RS1800's are in white. |
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Ford Escort RS 2000 Mk2 (1976-1980)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
112 |
| 0-50 mph |
6.4 |
| 0-60 mph |
8.6 |
| 1/4 mile |
16.7 |
| 0-1 km |
31.7 |
| BHP |
110 @5500rpm |
| Torque lbft |
119 @4000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
118 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1993/122 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 8 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
163.1 |
| Width (in) |
63.8 |
| Height (in) |
55.5 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2050 |
| Additional Info: Could be optioned with Twin Carbs. Most noticeable by the droop snoot front end. 1976-1977 RS2000's were basically fully optioned, 1978-1980 came with either basic options or with an optional custom pack, which we believe had a nicer/sportier interior and better alloy wheels. |
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