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Ford Escort XR3

(1980 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1980
ModelEscort XR3Issued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3970 mm / 156.3 in / 156.3 inGround clearance
Width1640 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.66
Height1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inTotal (curb) weight895 kg / 1973 lb / 1973 lb
Wheelbase2393 mm / 94.2 in / 94.2 inDry weight
Track front1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1597 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity399.25 cm3/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power71.6 kW / 97.3 hp / 97.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque132.0 Nm / 97.4 lbft / 97.4 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output70.6 kW / 96.0 bhp / 96.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output60.1 kW/l / 1.339 bhp/cu in / 1.339 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque82.65 Nm/l / 0.723 lbft/cu in / 0.723 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.95
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.84

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed182 km/h / 113 mph / 113 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio107.26 kW/ton / 145.83 bhp/ton / 145.83 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.LW.TRA.CS.
Wheels front5.5Wheels rear5.5
Tyres front185/60 HR 14Tyres rear185/60 HR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter front240 mm / 9.4 in / 9.4 inBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Escort XR3

 
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