Ford Escort XR3i & RS1600i
1981-1993
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Ford Escort XR3i (1983-1986)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
118 |
| 0-50 mph |
6.1 |
| 0-60 mph |
8.6 |
| 1/4 mile |
16.7 |
| 0-1 km |
30.9 |
| BHP |
105 @6000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
101 @4800rpm |
| BHP per ton |
114 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1596/97 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 8 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
FWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
159.8 |
| Width (in) |
62.5 |
| Height (in) |
52.6 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2027 |
| Additional Info: The XR3i was preceded by the 1981-1983 carburetted 96bhp XR3 (0-60 in 9.2 secs) and also ran along side for a while with the RS1600i (see below). The 1986 facelift Mk4 was slightly heavier and slightly slower (0-60 in 9.5, 1/4 mile in 17.2). The 1992-1993 Mk5 was again heavier, available with the 105bhp engine and a 130bhp version which brought performance back to 0-60 in 8.5. |
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Ford Escort RS1600i (1981-1984)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
118 |
| 0-60 mph |
8.7 |
| 1/4 mile |
16.7 |
| 0-1 km |
29.7 |
| BHP |
115 @6000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
106 @5250rpm |
| BHP per ton |
123 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1596/97 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.9:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 8 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
FWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
159.8 |
| Width (in) |
62.5 |
| Height (in) |
51.6 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2050 |
| Additional Info: The RS1600i was a modified version of the XR3. Fuel Injection was added and other engine enhancements were made. The suspension was upgraded and it has larger front and rear spoilers. |
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