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Ford Escort RS Turbo

(1986 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1986
ModelEscort RS TurboIssued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4061 mm / 159.9 in / 159.9 inGround clearance
Width1834 mm / 72.2 in / 72.2 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.69
Height1349 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inTotal (curb) weight1080 kg / 2381 lb / 2381 lb
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.360Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1597 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity399.25 cm3/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.2 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power98.4 kW / 133.8 hp / 133.8 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett AirResearch turboMax. torque180.0 Nm / 132.8 lbft / 132.8 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
IntercooleryesMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output97.1 kW / 132.0 bhp / 132.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output82.7 kW/l / 1.843 bhp/cu in / 1.843 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque112.71 Nm/l / 0.986 lbft/cu in / 0.986 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.82

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sTop (maximal) speed201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.30 s / 8.30 s / 8.30 sPower-to-weight ratio122.22 kW/ton / 166.17 bhp/ton / 166.17 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)24.50 s / 24.50 s / 24.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LLi.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.T&TrLi.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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