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Ford Escort RS 1600



Tuner Zakspeed/Hart
Country GB/D
Year 1974
Engine Ford BDA (Alu)
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 90.500
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1996
Power (at revs) 272 HP/8500
Torque 257 Nm/6500
Induction
Ignition Bosch transistor
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 835
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 15
Rear rims "13,5 x 15"
Tyres Dunlop/Firestone
Front tyres 245/575-15
Rear tyres 305/575-15
Maximum speed (kph) 240

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