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Types: Hatchback,5 doors,5 seats [View Picture Gallery] Engines Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR 2792cc V6 OHV Ford Cologne 93mm x 69mm 2933cc V6 OHV Drivetrain and Suspension Drivetrain Steering Front Suspension Rear Suspension Auction Sales History Lot Num Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price (inc premium) 307 Ford Sierra XR4x4 GLSi Hatchback Bonhams 19 Apr 2010 Not sold 141 Ford Sierrai GLS 4X4 Barons 28 Jul 2009 Not sold 311 Ford Sierra XR4X4 ECA Classic Auctions 23 Jan 2005 Not sold 505 Ford Falcon (1964) Bonhams 25 Feb 2002 - £2990.00 Books ISBN Title Publisher Buy this book 1855200767 High Performance Sierras & Merkurs Gold Portfolio 1983-90 Brooklands Books Magazine Articles Title Pages Options Article Buyers Guide - Ford Sierra - Eighties Old School 120 Publication Practical Classics June 2004 Buyers Guide - Ford Sierra - Eighties Old School - Whether you wanted performance, practicality or cheap motoring there was always a Sierra to fit the bill. And there still is. Ford Sierra: 1982-1993. Article Starter classic - Ford Sierra XR4i/4x4 186 Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2006 Starter classic - Ford Sierra XR4i/4x4 - The distinctive V6 flagship of the original Sierra range makes a higly usable classic, argues Malcolm McKay. People who looked at this car, also looked at: Ford Sierra XR4i Mercedes-Benz 250/280E/250T/280TE Triumph TR6 Ford Capri 280 Ford Granada/Scorpio 4x4 Have you any further information on this car? Click here to tell us. 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Ford Ford logo More Ford specifications 2010 Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.2 TDCI 1998 Ford Focus 1.4 Zetec-SE 2010 Ford Mondeo Estate 1.6 1986 Ford Escort 1.3 L 1994 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Si 2007 Ford Mondeo Saloon 1.6 1977 Ford Granada 2100 Diesel 1956 Ford Consul 1976 Ford Granada 3000 GL Estate 2007 Ford Focus 2.0i Automatic 1968 Ford Cortina Super Saloon 1968 Ford Cortina Super Estate Car 1998 Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec-E 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi 1997 Ford Puma 2007 Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi Automatic 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi 1986 Ford Orion Ghia 1.6i 1980 Ford Escort 1.1 Estate 2007 Ford Focus 2.0i Saloon 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo 1970 Ford Cortina 1600 1983 Ford Orion 1.6 1990 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo See all Ford models 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 technical specifications Add 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 to your stable - compare cars in your stable See other Ford Sierra models List all models by Ford Technical specifications of 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 Bodywork Dimensions Aerodynamics Engine Performance Chassis General Carfolio.com ID 2299 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 bodywork Type 4/5S SAL Key: SAL Saloon (Sedan) FHC Fixed-head coupé DHC Drop-head coupé (Convertible) HBK Hatchback EST Estate (Station Wagon) See more... Designer Number of doors 4 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 dimensions & weight Wheelbase 2608 mm 102.7 in Track front 1468 mm 57.8 in rear 1466 mm 57.7 in Length 4425 mm 174.2 in Width 1725 mm 67.9 in Height 1377 mm 54.2 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.7 Ground clearance Kerb weight 1290 kg 2844 lb Weight distribution (Front) 56.00 % Fuel capacity 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 aerodynamics Drag coefficient 0.340 Frontal area C x 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 engine Bore × stroke 93.00 mm × 71.97 mm 3.66 in × 2.83 in Cylinders V6 in 60.0° vee Displacement 2.9 litre 2933 cc (178.983 cu in ) Type OHV Key: SOHC Single overhead camshaft DOHC Double overhead camshaft OHV Overhead valves TS Two stroke SV Side valves Sl Sleeve valves oise Overhead inlet side exhaust See more... 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total Construction Lubrication Wet sump Compression ratio 9.50:1 Fuel system Maximum power 152.1 PS (150 bhp ) (111.9 kW ) @ 5700 rpm Specific output 51.1 bhp/litre 0.84 bhp/cu in Maximum torque 233.0 Nm (172 ft·lb ) (23.8 kgm ) @ 3000 rpm bmep 998.3 kPa (144.8 psi ) Specific torque 79.44 Nm/litre Maximum rpm Manufacturer Ford Code Main crankshaft bearings Coolant Other Bore/stroke ratio 1.29 Unitary capacity 488.83 cc per cylinder Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Catalytic converter 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 performance 0-50 mph (80 km/h ) 0-60 mph 8.60 s 0-100 km/h 0-100 mph 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph ) in top Standing ¼mile 16.60 s Standing km Top speed 208 km/h (129 mph ) Fuel consumption CO 2 Emissions Carfolio Calculated CO 2 ? Power-to-weight 116.28 bhp/ton 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Drive All wheel drive Steering Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle Suspension front I.MS.CS. rear I.STCS. Key: I Independent LA Live axle dD de Dion axle W Wishbone DW Double wishbones CS Coil springs ARB Anti-roll bar LS Leaf springs SE Semi-elliptic leaf springs See more... Wheels front rear Tyres front rear Brakes F/R Key: Ve Ventilated Di Disc (Disk) Dr Drum S Servo-assisted ABS Anti-lock Braking System Brake ∅ front rear Braked area Transmission 5 speed manual Top gear ratio Final drive ratio 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 general data RAC rating 32.2 Number made Model code Model family Insurance classification No information available Tax band No information available 1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4 added before December 1995. Last modified 2008-04-03. 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(November 2008) Ford Sierra Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Production 1982–1993 Assembly Genk , Limburg Cologne , Germany Dagenham , England [ 1 ] Johannesburg , South Africa ( BG ) Predecessor Ford Cortina Ford Taunus Successor Ford Mondeo Class Mid-size car Body style(s) 3-door notchback / liftback 5-door notchback / liftback 4-door saloon 5-door estate Layout Front-engine , rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Engine(s) 1.3 L I4 SOHC 1.6 L I4 SOHC 2.0 L I4 SOHC 2.0 L I4 DOHC 1.6 L I4 CVH 1.8 L I4 CVH 2.3 L V6 OHV 2.8 L V6 OHV 2.9 L V6 OHV 5.0 L V8 OHV (South Africa only) 1.8 L I4 SOHC Turbodiesel 2.3 L I4 OHV Diesel Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual Related Ford Scorpio The Ford Sierra is a large family car built by Ford Europe from 1982 until 1993. It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen , Robert Lutz and Patrick le Quément . The code used during development was "Project Toni". Released on 21 September 1982, it replaced the Ford Cortina and Ford Taunus . Its aerodynamic styling was ahead of its time but many conservative buyers did not take fondly to the styling. Possibly for this reason (and the fact that the smaller Escort was enjoying an increase in sales during the early 1980s), and the early lack of a saloon variant, it was mainly manufactured in Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, although Sierras were also assembled in Argentina , Venezuela , South Africa, and New Zealand. The Sierra was 1983 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland. Contents 1 Styling 1.1 1987 Facelift 2 Body styles 3 Sierra model range 3.1 Drivetrain options 4 Sierras outside Europe 4.1 South Africa 4.2 New Zealand 4.3 South America 4.4 North America 5 Mechanicals 6 XR4i and other sporting models 7 Turbocharged versions 8 Changes during production life 9 Popularity 10 References [ edit ] Styling Ford Sierra three-door hatchback (pre facelift) showing lights & grille fitted to middling specifications Ford Sierra five-door hatchback (post facelift) showing revised range-wide lights & lack of grille The first Ford vehicle to have the bold new "aero" look styling was the 1981 Ford Probe III concept car . The good reception this received encouraged Ford management to go ahead with a production car with styling almost as challenging. This "aero" look influenced Fords worldwide; the 1983 Ford Thunderbird in North America introduced similar rounded, flowing lines, and some other new Fords of the time adopted the look. The aerodynamic features of the Sierra were developed from those first seen in the Escort Mark III — the "Aeroback" bootlid stump was proved to reduce the drag coefficient of the bodyshell significantly, which was a class leading 0.34 at its launch, [ 2 ] though not as good as the 0.22 of the visually similar Ford Probe III concept car of the previous year. The aerodynamic styling of the Sierra would later be seen in North America's equally revolutionary Ford Taurus . At first, many found the design blob-like and difficult to accept after being used to the sharp-edged, straight-line styling of the Cortina , and it picked up nicknames such as "Jellymould" and "The Salesman's Spaceship" (the latter thanks to its status as a popular fleet car in the United Kingdom). Sales were slow at first. It was later in the Sierra's life that the styling began to pay off; ten years after its introduction, the Sierra's styling was not nearly as outdated as its contemporaries, even though all major competitors were newer designs, although the Sierra had been tweaked on several occasions. The most notable changes came at the start of 1987, with a major facelift the addition of a Sapphire saloon. As other manufacturers adopted similar aerodynamic styling, the Sierra looked more normal. The revolutionary design and new name of the Cortina replacement attracted notable criticism on television from comedian Alexi Sayle , who blasted the Sierra for "not speaking English volumes" the way the Cortina had. [ citation needed ] Early versions suffered from crosswind stability problems, which were addressed in 1985 with the addition of "strakes" (small spoilers), on the rear edge of the rubber seals of the rear most side windows. These shortcomings saw a lot of press attention, and contributed to early slow sales. Other rumours that the car hid major crash damage (in part true, as the new bumper design sprung back after minor impact and couldn't be "read" to interpret major damage) also harmed the car's reputation. This reached near-hysterical heights at one point with UK press making a report that Ford would reintroduce the previous Cortina model out of desperation. However, these reports were swiftly denied by Ford's overheads. At its launch some of the Sierra's external styling differed depending on the specification. In place of the model's regular 2-bar grille, which was unpainted on the lowest specification model, the Ghia featured a narrower blanked-off grille between wider, but still inset, headlights while the front bumper was also restyled and featured combined indicator/foglight units compared to the lower specification model's slimmer but wider indicator units. The XR4i had an identical front end to the Ghia, bar the bumper which was slightly different. The rear lights of the Ghia were the same shape and layout as other models, but featured tiny horiziontals strakes on the lenses to give the impression that they were smoked. A couple of years later all the lower spec models adopting the Ghia and XR4i's front grille and headlight treatment. [ edit ] 1987 Facelift In 1987 the Sierra was facelifted. The front end was completely revised, with the biggest difference seeing the indicators now positioned above the bumper and to the side of a new headlight design, and while the grille again remained blanked-off UK versions of the newly introduced saloon bodystyle, badged Sierra Sapphire, featured a unique shallow black grille between the headlights. That apart, all specifications of the Sierra now shared a common front end, compared to the car's original styling. The rear lights were slightly altered. The XR4x4 was now based on the 5 door hatchback bodystyle and featured different front and rear body-coloured bumper styling, along with wider side rubbing strips. The RS Cosworth was now based on the newly introduced saloon bodystyle and featured another style of front bumper as well as the black grille which was only found on UK versions of the saloon bodystyle. It was narrowly beaten to the European Car of the Year award by the Audi 100 . [ 3 ] The Sierra was Ford's answer to the similar-sized Opel Ascona , which had been launched a year earlier with front-wheel drive and a hatchback bodystyle. Unusually in its sector by that time, the Sierra was still rear-wheel drive . It was a strong competitor for other rivals of the early 1980s, including the Talbot Alpine , Peugeot 505 and Morris Ital and the Citroen BX , but later in its life it had to compete with the Austin Montego (1984), Peugeot 405 (1987) and Opel Vectra (1988). [ citation needed ] [ edit ] Body styles Ford Sierra estate, with original aero design, and front panel of higher-specification models 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, a the four-door saloon model that was added to the range in 1987, showing the grille latterly introduced to the front panel (on all body styles) In another departure from tradition, the Sierra was initially unavailable as a saloon. At its launch it was available as a 5-door hatchback and a 5-door estate , and from 1983 as a 3-door hatchback. Until the launch of the Orion in 1983, the larger and more expensive Granada was the only saloon-bodied car available in the European Ford range. During the life of the car, two different styles of 3-door body were used; one with two pillars rear of the door, looking very much like a modified 5-door frame, as used on the high-performance XR4i; and a one-pillar design used on standard-performance 3-door hatchbacks and also at the other end of the scale as the basis for the very high-performance RS Cosworth . At the time of the car's launch, both styles were already envisaged, and a demonstration model with one style on either side was displayed at a Sierra design exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The Ford Cortina had been manufactured in saloon and estate bodystyles but after the switch to the Sierra, combined with the redesign of the Ford Escort to Mark III level in 1980 and the introduction of the Ford Granada Mark III in 1985, Ford had changed its saloon-based line-up into a hatchback-based one. The company launched the Ford Orion in 1983 to fill the gap in the saloon range between the late Cortina and the new Sierra. Ford found that customers were more attached to the idea of a saloon than they had expected, and this was further addressed in 1987 by the production of a saloon version of the Sierra. In the UK, this model was called the Ford Sierra Sapphire . This differed from the other Sierra models in having a traditional black grille, which only appeared in right hand drive markets. The 3-door Sierra was dropped in the UK in 1985, although the Cosworth version continued. Production of the 3-door Sierra continued in Europe, including after the Sierra range was given a facelift in 1987. The remodelled 3-door was never offered in the UK, having been withdrawn in 1984. [ edit ] Sierra model range [ edit ] Drivetrain options The Sierra was available with a wide range of engines: 1.3 OHC (1294 cc; 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) Pinto engine , available in standard or economy tune; 1.6 OHC (1593 cc; 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) Pinto engine , available in standard or economy tune; 2.0 OHC (1998 cc; 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) Pinto engine ; 1.8 OHC 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) Pinto engine (from 1984); 2.0 OHC 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) Pinto engine with fuel injection (from 1985); 1.8 OHC 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS) CVH Engine (from 1989) 1.8 TD 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) Endura-D engine (from 1989); 2.0 DOHC (1998 cc; 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) DOHC engine (from 1989); 2.3 V6 (2294 cc; 114 PS (84 kW; 112 hp) Cologne V6 engine ; 2.3 D (2304 cc, 67 PS (49 kW; 66 hp) Peugeot Diesel engine ; 2.8i (2792 cc; 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) Cologne V6 engine (XR4i, from 1983) 2.9i (2935 cc; 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) Cologne V6 engine (XR4x4, from 1987) RS Cosworth (1993 cc; 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) YB Turbo ) (from 1986) 1300, 1600 and 2000 engines all have a 4-speed manual gearbox; a 5-speed manual gearbox was optional with 1600 and 2000 engines, and standard with the 1600 Economy engine, the 2300 and 2300 Diesel. An optional 3-speed automatic transmission was available with 1600, 2000 and 2300 engines. Sporting models utilized the 2.8 / 2.9 litre V6 engines coupled to a four wheel drive system (GLS4X4/XR4x4) and, more notably the well known Cosworth model which was powered by a turbocharged 16 valve 4-cylinder engine known as the YB which was based on the Ford 'Pinto' block. The Ford Sierra Cosworth was first introduced in 1985 as a three door hatchback, with a 2 litre DOHC turbo engine producing 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp). At the time Ford wanted to compete in group A touring cars and therefore eligible to produce a limited run of 10% of the initial production, therefore this would be 500 cars. this was known as an 'evolution' model. Ford employed Tickford to help with the development. The Sierra RS500 as it was known sported a small additional rear spoiler, and larger front chin spoiler, extra cooling ducts for the engine, brakes and intercooler. Under the bonnet a larger turbo and intercooler was fitted along with an extra set of injectors, so instead of the standard four injectors it was built with eight, although in road trim these extra injectors did not function. These modifications produced 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) in road trim and around 550 hp (410 kW) in race trim. They were very successful in motorsport [ citation needed ] and are highly tunable road cars with a very large following. In 1987, Ford introduced a four door saloon (marketed in the UK as the Sierra Sapphire), which was sold alongside the hatchback and estate until the Sierra was replaced by the Mondeo in early 1993. The last Sierra rolled off the production line in December 1992. [ edit ] Sierras outside Europe [ edit ] South Africa In South Africa, the Sierra range featured both the hatchback and station wagon and production began at the Silverton (Pretoria)plant in 1985/6. The restyled Sierra range differed from its European equivalent by featuring the traditional black grille of the Sierra Sapphire sedan (known simply in South Africa as the Sapphire) on the hatchback and wagon. (Later, the grille would feature on these models in Europe.) Versions sold in South Africa were available with 1.6 Ford Kent engine and 2.0 (Cologne) 4-cylinder, 2.3 V6 (Cologne) or 3.0-litre V6 (Essex) petrol engines. While the Cortina MkV in South Africa had retained the old 3.0 V6 Essex engine, the Sierra was initially given the new 2.3 V6 Cologne motor, this being fitted to the top of the line model only. However, owing to the low cost of petrol, and the popularity of the old Cortina XR6, a Sierra XR6 was launched in 1986/7, featuring the old Essex, initially producing 103 kW (138 hp). Versions were LX, GL and GLX, the Ghia trim level was not available for the South African market except on the Ford Sapphire, the sedan version and the Ford Falcon . As the 2.8/2.9 Cologne was never launched in South Africa, the venerable and popular Essex V6 remained the best normal production engine fitted to the Sierra. At the top of the range, the 2.3 GLS quickly gave way to a 3.0 GLX flagship model (producing less power but more torque than the XR6) and that was the end of the Cologne in South Africa, even the station wagon receiving the 3.0 V6 Essex. By 1985, the Sierra had become the largest Ford model, following the demise of the Granada . Towards the end of its production life, the Essex was modified again - the standard carb version tuned to produce 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) from 1991 to 1993, while a fuel injected version was available from 1992 to 1993. Fitted to the Sierra as the 3.0i RS (replacing the XR6) and to the Sapphire sedan as the Sapphire Ghia (replacing the 3.0 GLX), the fuel-injected Essex put out around 117 kW (157 hp) and was the most powerful Sierra/Sapphire version sold in South Africa, excluding the small number of XR8s built for homologation purposes (see next paragraph). Uniquely, the South African market also saw the introduction of a 5.0L XR8 between 1986 and 1988. A limited number of 250 Sierras were made for the purposes of homolgation, as this model was the premier Ford used in Group N racing. The 1.6 Kent continued almost unchanged during the 9 year life of the Sierra/Sapphire, while the 2.0 Cologne was revised several times, being fitted to the Sierra 2.0 GL and GLE and later to the stripped down Sierra 2.0 LX and Sapphire 2.0 GL and GLE models. It eventually even received fuel injection in the Sapphire 2.0GLi, boosting the power from 77 kW (103 hp) to 85 kW (114 hp). The Sierra was eventually replaced in South Africa by the Telstar in 1993. Samcor , which assembled Ford models under license after Ford had divested from the country, was already assembling the smaller Laser and Meteor , alongside the Mazda 323 , on which they were based, as well as an earlier version of the Mazda 626 . The Telstar was finally replaced by the Mondeo in 1998. [ edit ] New Zealand Whereas British buyers rued the absence of a saloon version of the Sierra, in New Zealand, it was the absence of an estate (a "station wagon" there) that customers missed, when Ford New Zealand replaced the Cortina with the Ford Telstar range. This led to Ford importing CKD ("completely knocked down") kits of the Sierra wagon for local assembly in 1984. The wagon was offered in 1.6 (base) and 2.0 litre "L" and "Ghia" models initially, and proved to be a strong seller. In one month in 1987, the facelifted Ford Sierra, by then a single station wagon model, was the country's top-selling car range. [ 4 ] However, Ford cancelled the Sierra once Mazda, which developed the Telstar, could offer a station wagon. The Telstar wagon, while popular, never reached the Sierra's heights, especially its competition successes overseas. Further reasons could be customers' knowledge of the Telstar's Japanese roots, and that the equivalent Mazda 626 wagon offered a considerably longer warranty at a similar price. Relative rejection of the Telstar forced Ford to import completely built-up (CBU) premium models built in Genk , Belgium from 1990: the Sierra 2.0 GLX Wagon, the Sierra Sapphire 2.0 Ghia and the XR4×4 were part of this range. The advertising copy read, "Introducing the new car that needs no introduction." However, a relatively high price did not help – the Wagon began at over NZ$31,000 – and production errors in the launch brochure showed cars with no steering wheels. Furthermore, any marketing boosts Ford could have gained through Group A touring car racing were over with the Escort Cosworth becoming the company's standard-bearer in competition (and the Escort, meanwhile, was absent from the New Zealand market). The Sierra was withdrawn from the New Zealand market in 1992, and it would be another five years before its European successor the Mondeo would arrive there. By contrast, the Sierra was never sold in Australia, as there was less demand for a medium-sized wagon than in New Zealand, although the RS Cosworth/RS500 was used in the Australian Touring Car Championships from the late 80's and early 90's. [ edit ] South America In South America, the Sierra was produced in Argentina and Venezuela . In Argentina, it was offered in three and five-door hatchback and station wagon bodystyles. The facelifted post-1987 model was built in Venezuela, but not in Argentina until 1989, where the range continued with a Merkur XR4Ti-like grille until 1991 for XR4 and 1992 for four door models, when it was replaced by the Volkswagen Santana -based Galaxy . The 1.6 L was offered in GL model only, LX, Ghia, Ghia SX and XR4 were based in a 2.3 engine with some differences. Some Ghia models also featured automatic transmission as an optional. The station wagon was called the Sierra Rural — "Rural" being used for station wagons in Argentina in the same way "Turnier" is used in Germany. GL model was the base model replaced by the LX with same equipment. XR4 was replaced by the 4-door Ghia SX. [ edit ] North America Main article: Merkur XR4Ti 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, showing front panel also used by pre-facelift Ghia models, and the three-door XR4's unusual combination of short side doors from a five-door model, with the five-door model's rear quarterlight In the USA, the Ford Sierra and the Ford Scorpio were offered under the failed Merkur brand. The Sierra was imported as a three door only, and called the XR4Ti (similar to sub-model designations in other markets). The Sierra name was not used by Ford in the US; the market had already seen the similar-sounding Oldsmobile Ciera , and the Sierra name was used by General Motors Corporation from the 1970s as a trim level on its pickup trucks . The car was offered from the start of the Merkur brand in 1985 until 1989. It was equipped with a 2.3 L variant of the SOHC "Pinto" engine, equipped with a turbocharger and fuel injection but no intercooler. The Merkur brand is claimed to have been a commercial flop. The reasons vary. Safety and emissions regulations in the U.S. forced Ford to make costly modifications, resulting in relatively high prices. Exchange rates also fluctuated too frequently. Moreover, since Merkurs were sold at Lincoln - Mercury dealers, many customers were more attracted towards Mercury models because of their lower prices. Ironically, the XR4Ti outsold all the European XR variants combined, making it the most successful "XR" model. [ edit ] Mechanicals Unlike many of its rivals, the Sierra retained rear wheel drive , albeit with a modern, fully independent rear suspension , departing from the Cortina's live axle . In the beginning the Sierra used engines and transmissions from the Taunus / Cortina. The engines were of two types, the SOHC Ford Pinto engine in 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 L displacements , and the OHV Cologne V6 engine (in 2.3 and 2.8, rarely 2.9 L capacities). Towards the end of the 1980s due to tightening emission standards, the Pinto engine began to be phased out-the 1.8 in 1988 replaced by a 1.8 CVH, the 2.0 in 1989,replaced with the Ford I4 DOHC engine and the 1.6 in 1992, replaced by the 1.6 CVH first seen in the Escort in 1980, described as a "CFi", a single point fuel injection system with a catalytic converter.The 2.9 L Cologne engine was available in the Sierra XR4x4 and the rear wheel drive Sierra Ghia. Models with the 2.0 L and Cologne V6 engines had an option of a limited slip differential . Models built until 1989 used the type 9 gearbox that had been used in the Cortina, with the exception of 2WD Cosworth models that used the T5. The T5 had several variations, most were internal. This was basically the same transmission used in the Ford Mustang. The .80 overdrive gears where the weak link.Improved versions by www.5speeds.com ; it was later superseded by the MT75 unit (for DOHC, 4X4 and V6 models). All Sierras had rear drum brakes , except sporting models (2.0iS (some), 2.0 GLX & GLS, XR4x4, Sierra Cosworth, other special/sporting models inc 2.0i 4x4) and models with anti-lock brakes . American versions meanwhile were sold only with a 2.3 L four cylinder turbocharged version of the Pinto engine. The Sierra also had a diesel option on the engine, namely at launch the 2.3 L normally aspirated 67 PS (49 kW; 66 hp) Diesel made by Peugeot. This engine was also used in contemporary Granadas and whilst reliable and economical it made an unrefined, noisy and very slow vehicle, but remained a popular option for Taxi firms. This was later superseded in 1990 by a 1.8 L turbocharged powerplant of Ford's own design which offered better response times and slightly more power. [ edit ] XR4i and other sporting models 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth In 1983, the high-performance XR4i version was introduced. It utilised the same 2.8 L Cologne engine as used in the Ford Capri 2.8 Injection of that era and sported a restyled version of the 3-door Sierra bodyshell. The double rear spoiler and curious multi-pillared rear windows were considered over-styled by some prospective buyers, and the car never achieved the cult status of the smaller Fiesta XR2 and Escort XR3i. A version of the XR4i with a 2.3 L turbocharged engine was sold in the United States as the Merkur XR4Ti . The XR4Ti was raced in Europe, most noticeably by Andy Rouse who used one to win the 1985 BTCC. In South Africa, there was a 3.0 L V6 version, called the XR6, while a limited run of 250 eight-cylinder XR8s were made in South Africa for saloon car racing homologation in 1984. These were based on the Ford Windsor 302 engine . In 1985 the XR4i was replaced by the XR4x4, which was based on the five-door hatchback, had four wheel drive and was powered by the same 2.8 L V6 engine. By the end of its production in 1990, 23,540 had been produced. From 1990 to 1993 the XR4x4 was available with both the revised 2.9EFi and 2.0 DOHC EFi engines. The XR4i also made a reappearance (as a badging exercise) in 5-door form but with the DOHC 2.0 engine instead of the V6. In 1989, Ford nodded towards its past and created the Sierra 2.0i 2000E, a model name used with limited success on the Mk3 Cortina. The Sierra 2000E had two-tone metallic paint, alloys and leather/wood interior and was offered in saloon form. It was not a great sales success and was only a limited run. In Argentina the non-injected XR4 model was equipped with the Taunus 2.3 engine and was produced between 1986 and 1991. In this market the most direct rival was the Renault Fuego 2.2. In July 1986, a special version called the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was launched, using a 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) 2.0 L DOHC engine developed by Cosworth, with a Garret T3 turbocharger and intercooler . It was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) group and made in Ford's Genk factory in Belgium for use in group A. It was based on a three-door Sierra with the dashboard from the Merkur XR4Ti. The car was available in only white, black or Ford's 'Moonstone Blue' and only 5545 were made. In 1987, a 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) Sierra Cosworth, the RS500, was sold alongside the regular version. Only 500 were produced as the minimum number of road-going cars required to meet with newly introduced homologation racing rules, allowing it to compete in evolution form for group A racing. The car was modified by the Tickford Engineering Company in conjunction with Ford. Revisions included uprated brakes and larger brake cooling ducts and modified front and rear spoilers (a second smaller rear spoiler was added beneath the large "whale-tail"), a modified front bumper to allow extra cooling for a larger intercooler, as well as various engine upgrades including a larger turbocharger and a second fuel rail (which did not operate on road models). Race outputs were as high as 550 bhp (410 kW; 558 PS), in which the Sierra dominated group A series around the world. Racing versions of the Cosworth were highly successful in European and World touring car racing throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s', and the RS500 helped Ford to win the manufacturer's title in the 1987 World Touring Car Championship. Ford was forced to fall back on the Sierra for rallying from 1987, after the banning of the Group B formula. With only rear-drive, the Sierra struggled to compete on looser surfaces but was very quick on asphalt, Didier Auriol winning his first World Championship rally in a Sierra in Corsica, 1988. It was replaced by the 4x4 Sapphire version from 1990, which never managed to win a World Championship event but became a popular and successful car in national championships. The Sierra was replaced by the Escort Cosworth in 1993. In 1988, a new Cosworth was produced which was based on the Sierra Sapphire saloon. 13,140 were produced until it was replaced in 1990 by a four wheel drive version, the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4, of which 12,250 were built. Its replacement came in the form of the Escort RS Cosworth which appeared in 1992, which used a shortened and developed version of the Sierra platform and running gear but clothed with an Escort-esque bodyshell and the return of the whale-tail spoiler. [ edit ] Turbocharged versions Turbocharged versions of the Sierra were also available as post-production models from companies like Janspeed and, most notably, from Turbo Technics. The XR4x4 2.8 was available with a range of aftermarket kits pushing power from 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) to over 200 hp (149 kW). The 2.9 got a twin-turbo setup, available with variants up to 280 hp (209 kW). Even the DOHC version got a single turbo kit, of which only a small number were made. Turbo Technics even sold their own pre-prepared Sierra known as the Minker ; only a handful were ever produced, as they cost significantly more than Ford's own RS Cosworth. In Finland, tax laws made the 1.3 L-engined Sierra an attractive business car in the mid 1980s. A number of these underpowered engines were turbocharged by local Ford dealers in order to gain 2.0 L engine power with 1.3 L tax fees to the owner of the vehicle. The 1.6 L and 2.0 L OHC engines were also turbocharged. Some of these "Stockmann Turbo" Sierras, called so after a major dealer that made the conversions, are still running today. [ edit ] Changes during production life In 1987, the Sierra was given some minor styling revisions (the windows were slightly enlarged, while the front fascia was tweaked), and a saloon (Ford Sierra Sapphire) version was introduced. Some detail styling changes were made in 1990, when the dashboard styling was freshened up, the front was given clear-lensed indicators, the rear given smoked rear lamp lenses, the steering wheel redesigned and a new front grille was added, together with fuel injection as standard, a new DOHC I4 engine (2.0 litre models), 15" wheels and rear disc brakes. A further revision to the interior trim (dash and door trimmings) and bumpers appeared for the 1992 line-up. UK production of the Sierra ceased, with right hand drive production moving to Belgium. By the early 1990s, however, it had become clear that the Sierra had fallen out of step technologically against modern Japanese rivals which offered multi-valve engines and multi-link rear suspension. All of these features appeared on the Sierra's replacement, the front wheel drive Mondeo , which was unveiled at the end of 1992 and launched the following March. [ edit ] Popularity The Sierra is the tenth most popular car to have been sold in Britain, with 1,299,993 units having being sold. [ 5 ] The first were sold in October 1982, and stocks lasted for around two years after the end of production - with more than 200 models being sold in 1994 and at least one example being sold in 1995 (in February as an M-registered model). [ 6 ] [ edit ] References ^ "Facilities | Ford Motor Company Newsroom" . Media.ford.com . http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=134 . Retrieved 2010-09-18 .   ^ "Ford Sierra" . 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Lightened and balanced bottom end. Tuftrided 24v crank and pulley. Steel 'H' beam rods. Ceramic coated forged low compression pistons, lowering compression to 7.1. ARP stud set with custom made cylinder head strengthening bars. . Custom made headgasket with Wils rings. High volume oil pump. Gas flowed and ported big valve heads with sodium filled exhaust valves. Boost Performance high lift camshaft, Garrett GT-28 roller bearing turbos. Exhausts by Design stainless steel exhaust. Pro Alloy intercooler, radiator, and oil cooler, Electric water pump, Torque of the Devil supplied and fitted Omex ECU, Siemens Deka injectors, 24v coil pack. Uprated breather system. Adjustable boost controller. Nitrous Oxide Kit. Engine produces: 482.1 bhp and 463 lb/ft torque without Nos and 516.9 bhp and 539lb/ft torque with Nos. Transmission Gearbox is Reyland big tooth straight cut box with syncro with a slightly higher top gear. Clutch is a Helix twin plate with aluminium flywheel. Quick shift and full throttle gear change kits are also fitted. Front and rear diffs are Quaife ATB units. Brakes Front brakes are Hi-spec Monster 4 pot aluminium calipers with 285mm grooved discs with EBC green stuff pads. Rears are again EBC grooved discs with green stuff pads. Braided hoses are fitted and the system is filled with silicon brake fluid. Suspension and Steering AVO shock absorbers with 25mm lowering springs are fitted along with poly bushes all round. Adjustable track control arms are fitted at the front. An electric power steering pump has replaced the mechanical one. Wheels & Tyres The wheels are off a Series 1 RS turbo and are fitted with Toyo R888 205/50 15 tyres. Power Plot Latest plot (click image for full size) Magazine Feature Sierra Showdown Grudge Match Feature in Performance Ford Feb 06 Edition Practical Performance magazine Jan 2007 Awards Won 2009 Stoneleigh Country Festival - 1st place for 'Best modified car' 2008 XROC National Day - 1st place for 'Best modified XR4x4' 2007 XROC National Day - 1st place for 'Best modified XR4x4' 2005 Town & Country - 3rd place for 'Modified Concourse Class' 2005 Ford Fair - 1st place for 'Sierra Modified Concourse Class' 2004 Interford - 1st place for 'Modified category' 2003 Interford - 1st place for 'Modified category' 2003 Town & Country - 1st place for 'Best car in sporting class' 2000 XROC National Day - 2nd place for 'Modified XR4x4' 1999 Combe Abbey - 2nd place for 'Best Visiting Car' 1999 Drayton Manor - 3rd place for 'Best Visiting Car' Performance achieved at Shows 0-60 in 4.19 secs as perofrmed at Ford Fair 2009 1/4mile time of 12.295 secs performed at Classic Ford Show, Santa Pod 2005 Mpeg of 1/4 mile run 0-60 in 3.98 secs as performed at TRAX 2004, Mpeg of 0-60 run 0-60 in 4.19 secs as performed at Ford Fair 2004 0-60 in 4.77 secs as performed at TRAX 2003 1/4mile time of 13.73 secs performed at RS Central Day, Santa Pod 2003 0-60 in 5.5 sec as performed at TRAX 2002 Top speed 137mph as proved in Performance Ford Feature in Feb 2006 magazine Last updated 07.04.10 Car Profile Owner: Simon Stephens Model: XR4x4 Engine: 2.9 Twin Turbo Gearbox: Reyland Straight cut MT75 Suspension: AVO and system 2 springs and poly bushes Exhaust: Stainless by Exhausts by Design I.C.E: Standard Interior: Standard Exterior: Standard with 15" wheels Performance: 482.1bhp with 463lb/ft without NOS / 516.9bhp with 539lb/ft with NOS Top Please contact us at webmaster@xr4register.com with any comments © Copyright XR4Register || Web Images Videos Shopping News Maps More | MSN Hotmail Join Ciao | Login | Help | Mobile Browse by category Appliances Books Cameras Cars Computers Electronics DVDs Music Phones Travel More Ciao - for people with opinions Latest reviews Write a review Best picks Latest videos SHOPPING Product Information Car Reviews Questions I WANT TO Write your own review Make a comment on this review Add Scoobyslayer to my Circle of Trust Subscribe to Scoobyslayer's reviews More... RELATED TAGS ford sierra 4 x 4 ford sierra sierra nevada sierra car ford sierra ford sierra leone ford sierra rs cosworth ford s ford focus SHOPPING > Cars > Cars (By Manufacturer) > Ford > Ford Sierra Ford > Ford Sierra XR4 > Reviews Ford Sierra XR4 · Product Information User reviews (5) Write your own review Ask a question Comfort Road Handling Looks Fuel consumption Offers for Ford Sierra XR4 Similar offers Product Information Car Reviews Questions Review » Show all Reviews for Ford Sierra XR4 Ford Sierra XR4x4 Apr 23rd, 2006 13 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful helpful by (100%): Soho_Black Bettyspaghetti lilly2006 and 10 other members View all ratings The overall rating of a review is different from a simple average of all individual ratings. Advantages: Safe in Winter (4WD) . A lot of car for not a lot of dosh ! Disadvantages: MPG ! Recommendable Yes: Detailed rating: Value for Money Road Handling Comfort Fuel consumption Looks Features Good Scoobyslayer Add to my Circle of Trust Subscribe to reviews About me: Member since: 23.04.2006 Reviews: 1 I have owned my XR4x4 for 2 years now. We use it mainly as our holiday vehicle as we have 1 3yr old, 1 Labrador and a cat to take with us (Dont ask!). On short journeys, MPG isnt great! However on long trawls, I can do about 450 miles on a tankful. Luckily enough, I am a mechanic by trade so maintaining the vehicle is relatively easy and cheap. I also have contacts through the family with Ford . My model is an ex police model, no sunroof/electric windows. What it lacks in gadgets it makes up for on the road as it is fast! I paid £300 with 12months MOT and 6 months Tax. So far, I have replaced brake discs /pads all round, new front prop U/J (Yes, you can replace them, standard Land Rover ones will fit!) So far so good, my car will be back on the road in July ready for our holidays. I have fitted a set of OZ rims with Low Profile tyres for handling in Wales! I go back to the originals during winter months. (If i use it on journeys that is). Obvioulsly I was lucky in the fact that I had a mate who was watching it for me at an auction and he got me a beaut! There r some good ones and very bad ones there so be careful when buying. Cologne V6 is very strong though. Running gear is ok if maintained. Thats about it really... Rate this review » How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines Rate as exceptional This action can only be made by logged in members. Rate a review "exceptional" if it gives readers outstanding advice for making a good buying decision The review covers all aspects of the product and its user-friendliness which would be relevant to making a product choice. 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