Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet 1983-86 specifications

Engine: 4 cylinder in-line, OHC, cast iron block, aluminium head

Crankshaft bearings: 5

Displacement: 1,596cc

Bore & Stroke: 79.96mm x 79.52mm

Comp. ratio: 9.5 to 1

Carburation: Busch K-Jetronic petrol injection

Power output: 105bhp at 6,000rpm

Maximum speed: 118mph

0-60mph: 8.6secs

OFC: 35mpg

Transmission: 5-speed manual, all syncromesh, RWD

Construction: pressed steel monocoque

Brakes: PA hydraulic, front ventilated: discs, rear: drum

Steering: rack and pinion, 3.7 turns lock to lock

Suspension Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti roll bar, rear: coil with transverse arms, telescopic shock absorbers

Wheels: 4 stud, 6J x14in alloy

Wheelbase: 7ft 10.4in

Track: F 4ft 8in R 4ft 8.7in

Overall length: 13ft 3.8in

Overall width: 5ft 2.5in

Overall height: 4ft 5.1in

Fuel tank: 10.6 Imp gal

Kerb weight: NA (3dr version:18.9cwt)

XR3i Production: 1983-1986: Saarlouis, Germany