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Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)

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10 versions · 9 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.1 (50 KM) Selected Gasoline 50 KM 1980–1985
1.1 (54 KM) Selected Gasoline 54 KM 1980–1983
1.1 (58 KM) Selected Gasoline 58 KM 1980–1983
1.3 (69 KM) Selected Gasoline 69 KM 1980–1985
1.6 (79 KM) Selected Gasoline 79 KM 1980–1985
1.6 (97 KM) Selected Gasoline 97 KM 1980–1985
1.6 (GAA) (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1985
1.6 D (54 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 54 KM 1984–1985
1.6 RS Turbo (132 KM) Selected Gasoline 132 KM 1984–1989
1.6 XR3i (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1982–1985

Selected engine version

1.1 (50 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
50 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.1 (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
50 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.1 (54 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
54 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.1 (54 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
54 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.1 (58 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
58 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.1 (58 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
58 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (69 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
69 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.3 (69 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
69 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (79 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
79 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 (79 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
79 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (97 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
97 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 (97 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
97 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (GAA) (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1985

Engine power
90 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 (GAA) (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1985
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
90 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 D (54 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1984–1985

Engine power
54 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 D (54 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1984
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
54 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 RS Turbo (132 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1989

Engine power
132 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,597 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s
Maximum speed
203 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 RS Turbo (132 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1984
End of production
1989
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s

Engine

Engine displacement
1597 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9
Power
132 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
48 l
Minimum trunk capacity
305 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1378 l
Curb weight
895 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3966 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1337 mm
Wheelbase
2396 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Tire size
195/50 VR15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 XR3i (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1982–1985

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
133 Nm
Engine displacement
1,597 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort III (GAA, AWA, ABFT, AVA)
Engine
1.6 XR3i (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1982
End of production
1985
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine displacement
1597 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9
Power
105 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
133 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
48 l
Minimum trunk capacity
305 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1378 l
Curb weight
870 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3966 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1337 mm
Wheelbase
2396 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Tire size
185/60 HR13
ABS
no