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Ford Escort RS 1800



Tuner Zakspeed
Country D
Year 1979
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,9"
Bore 87.400
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1840
Power (at revs) 258 HP/9000
Torque 216 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition Bosch
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
Rear track (mm) 1700
Weight (kg) 865
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Ford
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9 x 16
Rear rims 10 x 16
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.6/22.0-16
Rear tyres 10.0/22.0-16
Maximum speed (kph) 235

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