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Escort III Versions

- 1.6 RS Turbo - 1.6 XR3 - 1.6 XR3i - 1100 HC - 1300 HC - 1600 - 1600 Diesel- RS 1600i

Ford Escort III RS 1600i Specs

(1981 - 1983) - Technical Specifications for Years 1981, 1982, 1983

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With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.0 seconds, a maximum top speed of 119 mph (191 km/h), a curb weight of 2150 lbs (975 kgs), the Escort III RS 1600i has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 115 PS (113 bhp - 85 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 148 Nm (109 lb.ft) at 5250 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Escort III has Independent front suspension, McPherson struts, anti-roll bar, individual TCA tie-rods. front suspension and Independent rear suspension, transverse arms, separate coil springs and dampers, longitudinal tie-bars. rear suspension. For stopping power, the Escort III RS 1600i braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Escort III model is a Hatchback car manufactured by Ford, with 3 doors and - seats, sold new from year 1981 to 1983, and available after that as a used car.

Ford Escort III RS 1600i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Lubrication :	Wet sump

Coolant :	Water

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1597 cm3 or 97.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	79.96 x 79.52 mm 3.11 x 3.11 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9.90

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	115 PS or 113 bhp or 85 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	148 Nm or 109 lb.ft @ 5250 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: - 2nd Gear Ratio: - 3rd Gear Ratio: - 4th Gear Ratio: - 5th Gear Ratio: - Reverse Gear Ratio: - Final Drive Ratio: 3.84


Ford Escort III RS 1600i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	6.6 L/100km 43 mpg UK / 36 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.7 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	7.7 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	40 L 8.8 UK gallons 10.6 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	- g/Km

Ford Escort III RS 1600i Performance

Top Speed :	191 km/h or 119 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :	8.7 s

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	9.0 s

Ford Escort III RS 1600i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3

Wheelbase :	239.3 cm or 94.21 inches

Length :	406 cm or 159.84 inches

Width :	164 cm or 64.57 inches

Height :	136 cm or 53.54 inches

Front Axle :	1402 cm or 551.97 inches

Rear Axle :	1442 cm or 567.72 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (240 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (180 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R15

Front Wheels Width :	6"

Rear Wheels Width :	6"

Curb Weight :	975 kg OR 2150 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	8.5 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	- L

Steering :	Rack and pinion. -

Front Suspension :	Independent front suspension, McPherson struts, anti-roll bar, individual TCA tie-rods.

Rear Suspension :	Independent rear suspension, transverse arms, separate coil springs and dampers, longitudinal tie-bars.