(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sierra Cosworth RS500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Sierra | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4425 mm / 174.2 in / 174.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1725 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1207 kg / 2661 lb / 2661 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2608 mm / 102.7 in / 102.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford/Cosworth | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.8 mm / 3.57 in / 3.57 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.18 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1993 cm3 / 121.6 cu in / 121.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 498.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.405 cu in/cylinder / 30.405 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 167.0 kW / 227.1 hp / 227.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 277.0 Nm / 204.3 lbft / 204.3 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 164.8 kW / 224.1 bhp / 224.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 112.4 kW/l / 2.504 bhp/cu in / 2.504 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 138.99 Nm/l / 1.216 lbft/cu in / 1.216 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 248 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 185.58 kW/ton / 252.32 bhp/ton / 252.32 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STCS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
