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Ford Escort RS 1800



Tuner Zakspeed
Country D
Year 1976
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 81.000
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1599
Power (at revs) 215 HP/9200
Torque 243 Nm/7400
Induction
Ignition Bosch HKZ
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "leaf spring, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2407
Front track (mm) 1600/70
Rear track (mm) 1700
Weight (kg) 920
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 90
Brakes Lock/Girl
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9 x 15
Rear rims 10 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.5/21.5-15
Rear tyres 10.0/22.0-15
Maximum speed (kph) 240

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