Ford Escort 1.8 RS 1800 Manual (117 hp)

Generation 2 · 1973–1981

General

Turning circle
9.8 m

Body

Number of seats
5
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
3978 mm
Width
1596 mm
Height
1398 mm
Wheelbase
2407 mm
Curb weight
900 kg
Boot volume (min)
410 L
Boot volume (max)
410 L

Engine

Engine capacity
1,835 cm³
Engine power
117 hp
Max power RPM
up to 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque
171 Nm
Max torque RPM
up to 3,750 rpm
Engine type
Petrol
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Carburetor
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
86.75 mm
Stroke
77.62 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, MacPherson struts, Shock absorbers, Spring, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Leaf spring, Shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Cruising range
from 390 to 530 km
Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.7 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
10.4 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
7.7 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
41 L
Fuel grade
92 octane

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