The Merkur XR4Ti is a performance-oriented 3-door hatchback sold in North America from 1985 to 1989. A product of the Ford Motor Company, the car was a version of the European Ford Sierra adapted to U.S. regulations. [2] The XR4Ti project was championed by …

The Merkur XR4Ti was introduced for the 1985 model year. The XR4Ti was a performance hatchback, and was largely a European Ford Sierra XR4i rebadged for the North American market. Unlike its European sibling, the XR4Ti featured a turbocharged 2.3L inline four engine, thus the 'T' in the name.

6 days ago · The XR4Ti was the German-built, turbocharged, four-cylinder version of the Ford Sierra XR4i—a futuristically styled, rear-wheel drive, sporty coupe. With more power and more refinement than its European-market sibling—which was already a remarkable car itself—the Merkur was the better car.

Up for sell is a great no rust 1987 original condition Merkur XR4TI. This car is perfect for building a great street machine or just leaving it original and enjoying this true classic German machine. This one is mono white with grey leather interior. Power …

Jun 26, 2014 · Remember the 1985-1989 Merkur XR4Ti? Learn all about the turbocharged European car in this special Buyer's Guide feature from the experts at Motor Trend.

Jul 21, 2024 · The Merkur XR4TI is effectively a Ford Sierra XR4TI which was marketed in the U.S.A. with a more powerful engine, a different suspension set-up, and a Merkur badge. It is not a completely...

6 days ago · From 1985-1989, the Merkur brand was used by Ford Motor Company specifically to target European luxury car shoppers in America. The Blue Oval chose to adapt some of its existing European models for that purpose – the XR4Ti and Scorpio, which featured some changes designed to enable them to meet U.S. safety regulations.Unfortunately, Merkur didn’t hang around in the states for long, though ...

Mar 30, 2025 · Examples abound: (1) an Opel Astra sold here as a Saturn Astra, (2) an Opel Omega as a Cadillac Catera, (3) a Teutonic Ford Sierra as a 1985 Merkur XR4Ti. Importing the Ford required more balls ...

Feb 17, 2021 · Its independent rear suspension and signature bi-plane rear spoiler made the cut, but the Sierra’s 148-hp 2.8-liter Cologne V-6 was replaced by the Brazilian-built turbocharged four-cylinder from the 1983 Mustang Turbo GT and Thunderbird Turbo coupe.

Feb 19, 2025 · With a fuel-injected 2.8-liter V-6, sport suspension, higher-end interior appointments, and the Probe III’s biplane spoiler, this model’s performance matched its slithery looks. Shortly after the XR4i was released in Europe, Ford announced it …