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Ford Escort RS 1600



Tuner works/Hart or Don Moore
Country D
Year 1972
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 85.600
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1786
Power (at revs) 236 HP/8500
Torque 269 Nm/6500
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 Bilstein
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 840
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9 x 13
Rear rims 12 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 225/500-13
Rear tyres 260-280/500-13
Maximum speed (kph) 235

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