The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2000. In total there were six generations, spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk.1/Mk.2 (1968–1980), the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk.3/Mk.4 (1980–1992), and the final CE-14 Mk.5/Mk.6 (1990–2002) version.

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Dec 9, 2022 · Ford Escort XR3/XR3i specifications. Sold/number built 1980-’90/c150,000; Construction steel monocoque; Engine iron-block, alloy-head, sohc 1596cc ‘four’, with twin-choke Weber carb, Bosch K-Jetronic or Ford EEC-IV injection; Max power 96bhp @ 6000rpm to 108bhp @ 6000rpm; Max torque 97.6lb ft @ 4000rpm to 102lb ft @ 4800rpm

Explore the Ford Escort III 1.6 XR3i 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

Mar 7, 2024 · This Ford Escort XR3 looks better than it did when it left the factory. It’s been restored by Tolman, which used both sourced and in-house built parts to give the XR3 a new lease of life

1980 Ford Escort XR3 specs, quarter mile, performance data, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated February 2025.

Jan 6, 2018 · Your Motorious Ford Escort Mk3 XR3, XR3i and RS1600i inspection checklist. Engine. The 1596cc overhead-cam four-cylinder CVH engine will rack up 100,000 miles between rebuilds; check for oil being burned on the over-run, thanks to worn valve guides. Head gaskets are a weak spot, so look for signs of white emulsion on the filler cap.

Apr 24, 2024 · The XR3 was the first performance version of the Mk3 Escort, and it has largely been overshadowed by the faster variants of the rear-wheel drive Mk1s and Mk2s such as the Mexico and RS2000, as well as the fuel-injected XR3i that quickly replaced it.

Oct 13, 2010 · The Ford Escort XR3 made it's first appearance back in September 1980 the third generation Escort was a state-of-the-art small car. With it's front wheel drive and transverse engine, it was to be one of the best "Hot Hatchbacks" and family car's of the eighties.

Dec 21, 2020 · What can you remember of the Ford Escort XR3? Find out more about the iconic hot hatch, 40 years after the original XR3 was released