Merkur XR4Ti
The Merkur XR4Ti is a performance-oriented 3-door hatchback sold in North America from 1985 to 1989. A product of the Ford Motor Company, the car was a version of the European Ford Sierra adapted to U.S. regulations. The XR4Ti project was championed by Ford vice president Bob Lutz.
| Merkur XR4Ti | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford of Europe |
| Production | 1984–1989 |
| Model years | 1985–1989 |
| Assembly | Germany: Rheine (Wilhelm Karmann GmbH) |
| Designer | Uwe Bahnsen Patrick le Quément |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford DE-1 |
| Related | Ford Sierra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.3 L turbocharged Lima I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed T-9 manual 3-speed C3 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm (102.8 in) |
| Length | 4,530 mm (178.3 in) |
| Width | 1,727 mm (68.0 in) |
| Height | 1,392 mm (54.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,339 kg (2,952 lb) |
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