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Ford Sierra XR-8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 76.20 mm 4 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.9 litre 4942 cc (301.579 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power 219 PS (216.0 bhp) (161.1 kW) @ 4750 rpm
0-50 mph 4.91 s
0-60 mph 6.56 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.95 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 28.24 s
Top speed 231 km/h (144 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 170.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 374.0 Nm (276 ft·lb) (38.1 kgm) @ 3250 rpm
bmep 951 kPa (137.9 psi)
Specific torque 75.68 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2608 mm
wheelbase 102.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4425 mm
Length (inches) 174.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1725 mm
Width (inches) 67.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1269 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2798 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 3.50

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made 250
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1986 Ford Sierra XR-8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1986

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