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Ford Escort RS 1800



Tuner Grab/Schrick
Country GB/D
Year 1977
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,1"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 77.620
Capacity (cc) 1975
Power (at revs) 275 HP/9000
Torque 260 Nm/5700
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2407
Front track (mm) 1720
Rear track (mm) 1800
Weight (kg) 735
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11x15/16
Rear rims "13/,5x16"
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 10.0/22.5-15
Rear tyres 12.5/23.5-16
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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