Ford Escort RS 1600i To compete with Volkswagen's Golf GTI, a hot hatch version of the Mark III was developed – the XR3. Initially this featured a tuned version of the 1.6 L CVH engine fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburettor, uprated suspension and numerous cosmetic alterations. It lacked a five-speed transmission and fuel injection.

Jan 6, 2018 · Replacement XR3 and XR3i engines are plentiful, but the RS1600i’s cylinder head is unique, and long obsolete. Ford recommends changing the cambelt every 36,000 miles or three years. If the car you’re looking at hasn’t had a replacement, there’s a good chance the belt will let go – wrecking the engine in the process.

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Explore the Ford Escort III 1.6 XR3 1980, 1981, 1982 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

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Standard variants included the Popular, L, GL, and Ghia, while more notable variants included the 1.6i Cabriolet or South African 1600 Sport. Performance variants included the XR3, XR3i, RS1600i, and RS Turbo. Production of the Mk3 Escort ended in 1986, when it was replaced by the Mk4 Ford Escort.

Sep 19, 2020 · Intégration d’un turbocompresseur Garrett, allumage électronique, équipage mobile revu et renforcé,… La Ford Escort RS Turbo peut se targuer de 130 ch et d’une sacrée vitesse de pointe qui dépasse les 200 km/h.

The Xr3 combined a firm chassis, with independent suspension and a 1600cc engine with Weber carburetor delivering 96 HP. Enough power to reach almost 190 km/h! This XR3, painted in the appealing Sunburst Red color, is from 1981, has 126 000 km and has recently undergone careful mechanical intervention.

Feb 18, 2019 · De son côté, la marque à l’ovale peinait avec ses Escort XR3, XR3i puis RS 1600i. Pour lutter à armes égales, Ford décidait donc d’offrir un turbo à sa berline compacte, en oubliant juste un détail : « sans maitrise, la puissance n’est rien », pour citer Pirelli.

Ford Escort III RS 1600i Fiche Technique 1981, 1982, 1983, 115 cv, Essence, Consommation 6.6 l/100, Longueur 406cm, Largeur 164cm, Hauteur 136cm, Poids 975kg