153 Ford Fiesta (1st Gen) XR2 (1983) A 202 YUX
Ford Fiesta XR2 (Mk.1) (1981-83) Engine 1597cc S4 Crossflow
Registration Number A 202 YUX (Shrewesbury)
FORD (UK) SET
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The Mk.1 Ford Fiesta launched in 1976 was Ford Europes first multi-national front-wheel-drive automobile, and was available in both 3-door hatchback and panel van body styles. Originally developed under the Bobcat project name with a breif to have a wheelbase longer than the Fiat 127 (although shorter than some other rivals, like the Peugeot 104, Renault 5 and Volkswagen Polo), and with an overall length of less than Fords own Escort Final proposals for the new Supermini were developed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia and approved for production in December 1973, with Ford's engineering centres in Cologne and Dunton (Essex) collaborating. with production going to Valencia, Spain, Daggenham, England together with Cologne and Saarlouis Germany. Fords marketing team had favoured the name Bravo, but were over ruled by Henry Ford II who prefered Fiesta, a name previusly used by GM on an Oldsmobile. Although not the first Ford vehicle to feature front-wheel drive (the 1960s Taunus produced by Ford of Germany laid claim to that title), the Fiesta is widely credited as being Ford's first globally successful front-wheel-drive model. UK sales began in January 1977, where it was available from £1,856 for the basic 950 cc-engined model. The car was initially available in Europe with the Valencia 957 cc and 1117cc engines and in Base, Popular, L, GL (1978 onward), Ghia and S trim, as well as a van
In 1980 a sporting derivative the 1.3L Supersport was offered in Europe using the 1.3 L (79 cu in) Kent Crossflow engine, effectively to test the market for the similar XR2 introduced a year later, which featured a 1.6 L version of the same engine . Black plastic trim was added to the exterior and interior. The small square headlights were replaced with larger circular ones resulting in the front indicators being moved into the bumper to accommodate the change. With a quoted performance of 0–60 mph in 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 105mph, the XR2 became the weapon of choice for many a likely lad - and lass
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Shot 03.07.2016 at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield REF 121-153
153 Ford Fiesta (1st Gen) XR2 (1983) A 202 YUX
Ford Fiesta XR2 (Mk.1) (1981-83) Engine 1597cc S4 Crossflow
Registration Number A 202 YUX (Shrewesbury)
FORD (UK) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The Mk.1 Ford Fiesta launched in 1976 was Ford Europes first multi-national front-wheel-drive automobile, and was available in both 3-door hatchback and panel van body styles. Originally developed under the Bobcat project name with a breif to have a wheelbase longer than the Fiat 127 (although shorter than some other rivals, like the Peugeot 104, Renault 5 and Volkswagen Polo), and with an overall length of less than Fords own Escort Final proposals for the new Supermini were developed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia and approved for production in December 1973, with Ford's engineering centres in Cologne and Dunton (Essex) collaborating. with production going to Valencia, Spain, Daggenham, England together with Cologne and Saarlouis Germany. Fords marketing team had favoured the name Bravo, but were over ruled by Henry Ford II who prefered Fiesta, a name previusly used by GM on an Oldsmobile. Although not the first Ford vehicle to feature front-wheel drive (the 1960s Taunus produced by Ford of Germany laid claim to that title), the Fiesta is widely credited as being Ford's first globally successful front-wheel-drive model. UK sales began in January 1977, where it was available from £1,856 for the basic 950 cc-engined model. The car was initially available in Europe with the Valencia 957 cc and 1117cc engines and in Base, Popular, L, GL (1978 onward), Ghia and S trim, as well as a van
In 1980 a sporting derivative the 1.3L Supersport was offered in Europe using the 1.3 L (79 cu in) Kent Crossflow engine, effectively to test the market for the similar XR2 introduced a year later, which featured a 1.6 L version of the same engine . Black plastic trim was added to the exterior and interior. The small square headlights were replaced with larger circular ones resulting in the front indicators being moved into the bumper to accommodate the change. With a quoted performance of 0–60 mph in 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 105mph, the XR2 became the weapon of choice for many a likely lad - and lass
Thankyou for a massive 54,764,689 views
Shot 03.07.2016 at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield REF 121-153