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Ford Fiesta XR2 mk1

Ford Fiesta XR2 mk1

Production period:

1981 to 1983

Class :

Sports car

Body versions :

Hatch

Engines:

Petrol 1.6 liters (63 kW)

Length:

3565 mm

Width:

1567 mm

Height:

1360 mm

Wheelbase :

2286 mm

Empty weight :

730-775 kg

While the Fiesta were marketed as XR2 , there were for the sportier models of the Escort XR3 and XR4 for the Sierra .The first was the Fiesta XR2 mk1 of the first series . 

The 1.6-liter Kent engine had a displacement of 300 cc larger than the next-smaller engine in this series, producing 13 kW (18 hp) more. 

Externally, the XR2 differed from the other vehicles of this model by plastic body extensions, a small tailgate, round headlights, alloy wheels, a lowered body and a sporty decor with rally type stripes. The interior included a sports steering wheel, sports seats and a tachometer as standard equipment. 

With a mechanical four-speed transmission accelerated the Fiesta with 62 kW (84 hp) in 10.1 seconds to 100 km / h. The fue mixture preparation of the OHV engine was carried out by a Weber carburetor, and the ignition system was contactless .

Two-part wishbones with tension struts and MacPherson struts are installed on the front axle . The rack and pinion steering is combined with a safety steering column , but power assistance was not available as standard or optional equipment.

The rigid rear axle is guided on trailing arms , a Panhard rod and the shock absorbers and is sprung with coil springs . Unlike usual, the shock absorbers are connected to the axle tube at two points in order to absorb the braking reaction forces and prevent the axle from rotating.  contrast to shock absorber struts , they can be swiveled to the side in order to enable reciprocal compression.

The XR2 is lowered and equipped with a specially tuned chassis and a stabilizer on the rear axle. With the XR2 , the Panhard rod is made of solid round material instead of a sheet steel profile.

On the front axle there are disc brakes with floating brake calipers , on the XR2 the discs are internally ventilated. Drum brakes are installed on the rear axle, and the parking brake also acts on them.

 The XR2 are equipped with contactless ignition systems with an external ignition controller.

Ford Fiesta XR2 mk1 Technical details and specification

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  • Technical details and specifications Fiesta 1.6 XR2 mk1 Engine code: L3E 

    BORE × STROKE 81 × 77.6 mm 3.19 × 3.06 in
    BORE/STROKE RATIO 1.04
    VALVE GEAR overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
    MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT (DIN) 85 PS (84 bhp) (63 kW) at 5500 rpm
    SPECIFIC OUTPUT(DIN) 52.6 bhp/litre 0.86 bhp/cu in
    MAXIMUM TORQUE (DIN) 124 Nm (91 ft·lb) (12.6 kgm) at 2800 rpm

    No. of cylinders Type 4/OHV
    Capacity 1599 cc
    Compression ratio 9.2:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes 
    Fuel system Weber Type 32/34 DFTA
    Ignition coil Make Lucas
    Firing order 1-2-4-3
    Distributor Make Motorcraft No. V821F-AA
    Starter motor Make Bosch Type 0 001 211 227
    Minimum starting voltage 10.0V
    Alternator/Regulator Type K1-45A
    Voltage regulator Type 0 192 052 005
    Regulated voltage 13.7-14.5V
    Fuel system pump delivery pressure 0.22-0.35 bar

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Service

  • Ford Fiesta XR2 Mk1 Service Guide

    Valve clearance -INLET 0.25mm cold
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0,55mm cold
    Oil pressure bar/rpm 1.5/2000
    Radiator cap 0.9 bar
    Thermostat opens 85-89 °C
    Drive belt size - alternator 9.5x813mm
    Engine oil grade - normal climate 10W/30 SAE or 15W/50
    Engine with filter 3.3 litres
    Manual gearbox oil grade 80W SAE 2.8 litres
    Cooling system 6.2 litres
    Spark plugs Original equipment Motorcraft Type AGPR22C
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 0.6 mm

     
    Tightening torques


    Cylinder head instructions
    Stage 1 Tighten 40-50 Nm
    Stage 2 Tighten 80-90 Nm
    Stage 3 Tighten 100-110 Nm
     
    Spark plugs 13-20 Nm
    Front hub 240-270 Nm
    Road wheels 100 Nm

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