FORD ESCORT (1982) - SOLIDO

Nº 55.

Ford Escort (1982).

"Coches inolvidables" - Ediciones Salvat (España).

Escala 1/43.

Solido.

Made in France.

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Nº 107.

Ford Escort Mk3 (1982). [?]

"Un siècle d´automobiles" - Hachette (France).

Escala 1/43.

Solido.

Made in France.

Año 2003.

 

[?] The car appears in the list of supplies as "Ford Escort (1982)" but printed description on the baseplate is:

"107

Ford Escort RS Turbo.

Solido

Made in France

Nº 1207

1/43 03-86"

 

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Ford Escort (Europe)

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

"The Ford Escort was a small family car that was manufactured by Ford from 1968 to 2004."

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Third generation (1980–1986)

 

"Codenamed "Erika", the third generation Escort was launched in September 1980."

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"From launch, the car was available in base (Popular), L, GL, Ghia and XR3 trim. From mid-1982, a five-speed manual gearbox was introduced across the range. This was now standard on the 1.6 L versions and could be specified as an option on most 1.3 L engines. A selection of features were available, either as standard fitment or optional extras depending on model, including a tilt-and-slide sunroof, central locking, and electric windows."

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"The MK3 model (1980–1986), was the most common type of car on British roads in December 1989, with almost 1,500,000 examples registered."

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Sporting models

 

"To compete with Volkswagen's Golf GTI, a hot hatch version of the Mark III was developed – the XR3."

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"The final performance update arrived in the form of the turbocharged 132 PS (97 kW) RS Turbo model in October 1984. The RS Turbo was somewhat of a disappointment; it had been delayed several times and when it went on sale in early 1985 the chassis came in for severe criticism. The RS Turbo Series 1 was only marketed in a few European nations as production was limited to 5,000 examples, all in white. They were well equipped, with the alloy wheels from the limited production RS 1600i, Recaro seats, and a limited slip differential. One car only was finished in black; it was built especially for Lady Diana. The Series 2 RS Turbo continued after the 1986 facelift."

 

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(Europe)

 

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Escort RS Turbo (S1)

 

Available : 1984 to 1986

 

"The Ford Escort RS Turbo is based on the 3-door Ford Escort Saloon and was supplied in a Diamond White body colour only, except for a very few one offs.

The RS Turbo is given a distinctive sporty appearance by body coloured front grill, bumpers and aerodynamic aids; the deep front spoiler contours are continued around the car by front and rear wheel arch spoilers and interconnecting door sill extensions. On the tailgate an XR3i spoiler (also body coloured) is fitted together with a "RS Turbo" decal. RS Decals are fitted to the front fenders immediately above a graduated, wide bodyside stripe. The Interior is trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and XR3i type "Recaro" LS bucket seats are fitted as standard.

 

Engine

 

The engine fitted to the RS Turbo is a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of the turbocharger. Computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating turbocharger boost control is also fitted.

 

The turbocharger increases the engines performance in the lower engine speed ranges which are primarily used under normal driving and therefore provides a very usable increase in power and torque.

 

• CVH 1600 Turbocharged, intercooled - 132 BHP."

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Source: www.rsownersclub.co.uk/car_info/esc3rsts1.php

 

 

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