The Ford Escort 1.8 is a front wheel drive car, with its motor placed in the front, and a 5 door hatchback bodyshell.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It produces 113.5 bhp (115 PS/85 kW) of power, and maximum torque of 160 N·m (118 lb·ft/16.3 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission.
Claimed weight at the kerb is 1061 kg.
Top stated speed is 196 km/h (122 mph), officially stated fuel consumption figures are 10.9/6.4/8.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 190.0 g/km.
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