Ford Escort III Hatchback 3 doors All photos (3)
Ford Escort III · Hatchback 3 doors · 1980–1986

Ford Escort RS 1.6 MT 132 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsFront drive
Power
132 hp · 97 kW
Torque
179 Nm
0–100 km/h
8.0 s
Top speed
203 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.0 l/100 km
On a full tank
~530 km
Other versions of this body · 13
1.6 AT 97 HP XR3i 1.6 MT 105 HP RS 1.6 MT 132 HP 1.6 MT 54 HP 1.6 MT 79 HP 1.6 MT 90 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8 s
Fuel tank
48 l

Engine

LNA · 1,597 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
LNA
Displacement
1,597 cm³
Max power
97 kW / 132 hp
Torque
179 Nm at 2750 rpm
Fuel
A92
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
Turbo
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Bore
80 mm
Stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class C
Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Length
3,966 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,337 mm
Wheelbase
2,393 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Kerb weight
895 kg
Max weight
1,375 kg
Boot space (min)
305 l
Boot space (max)
1,378 l
Turning circle
10 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
195/50/R15
Front brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring