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Ford Sierra XR-8

(1986 model)

Brief specs of 1986 Ford Sierra XR-8

3-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4942 cm3 / 301.6 cu in / 301.6 cu in, 161.1 kW / 216.0 hp / 216.0 hp @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, 374.0 N·m / 275.8 lb·ft / 275.8 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 231 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1986
ModelSierra XR-8Issued until
SerieSierraNumber made250
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4425 mm / 174.2 in / 174.2 inTotal (curb) weight1269 kg / 2798 lb / 2798 lb
Width1725 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2608 mm / 102.7 in / 102.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.34Frontal area (A)2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.6 kW / 23.6 hp / 23.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.33
Fuel supply1 Ho carbEngine displacement4942 cm3 / 301.6 cu in / 301.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity617.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power161.1 kW / 216.0 hp / 216.0 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque374.0 N·m / 275.8 lb·ft / 275.8 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)79.3 kW / 106.3 hp / 106.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output32.6 kW/l / 0.716 bhp/cu in / 0.716 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque75.7 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.5

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.91 s / 4.91 s / 4.91 sTop (maximal) speed231 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.56 s / 6.56 s / 6.56 sPower-to-weight ratio170.2 kW/ton / 129.0 bhp/ton / 129.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.95 s / 6.95 s / 6.95 sFuel 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent,ST Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Sierra XR-8

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