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Ford Escort RS 1600



Tuner Gerstmann
Country D
Year 1973
Engine Hart-Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1975
Power (at revs) 255 HP/8500
Torque 231 Nm/6800
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Kugelfischer 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) 830
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed/Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "10,5 x 13"
Rear rims 13 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 245/500-13
Rear tyres 305/500-13
Maximum speed (kph) 235

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