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Ford Escort RS 1600



Tuner Zakspeed
Country GB
Year 1971
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1800
Power (at revs) 240 HP/8000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension "leaf spring, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 828
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims "11,5 x 13"
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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