Model specs

1981-1989 FORD Fiesta XR2

Overview

Ford finally entered the mini car market in 1976 with the Fiesta; an unqualified success right from the word go. Surprisingly, it took nearly six years before a genuine performance version was added to the range, in the neat and tidy form of the XR2, with a larger, more powerful engine than any other Fiesta. Black plastic trim decorated the interior and exterior, there were alloy wheels and large circular headlamps were added. Ford’s Cooper continued through the MkII and MkIII versions of the Fiesta, until dropped in 1994.

Price at launch: £5713

Price (excellent): £3250

Price (good): £2500

Price (average): £1250

Price (project): £400

Performance

0-60mph:9.4secs

Top speed:106mph

Power:94bhp

Torque:97lb/ft

MPG:30mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring

Suspension Rear: Dead axle, trailing links, Panhard rods, anti-roll bar

Drivetrain: front-engine FWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 3710mm

Wheelbase: 2286mm

Width: 1620mm

Height: 1360mm

Weight: 840kgs