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Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL)

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7 versions · 4 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.3 i (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1995–1996
1.4 i (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1995–1998
1.6 i 16V (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1995–2000
1.8 D (60 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 60 KM 1995–1996
1.8 i 16V (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1995–1998
1.8 TD (70 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 70 KM 1995–1998
1.8 TD (90 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 90 KM 1995–1998

Selected engine version

1.3 i (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1996

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
103 Nm
Engine displacement
1,299 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.1 s
Maximum speed
154 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.3 i (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
154 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.1 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J4B, J6A
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1299 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
74 mm
Piston stroke
75.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
60 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
103 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1030 kg
Gross weight
1540 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13 T
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.4 i (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
106 Nm
Engine displacement
1,391 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.6 s
Maximum speed
169 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.4 i (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
169 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
F4B, FUH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1391 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77.2 mm
Piston stroke
74.3 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
7.6 l
Power
75 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
106 Nm @ 2750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1070 kg
Gross weight
1615 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R14 H
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 i 16V (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–2000

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
134 Nm
Engine displacement
1,597 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Maximum speed
177 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.6 i 16V (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
177 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L1E, L1K
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1597 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
90 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
134 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1105 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1455 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13 T
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 D (60 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–1996

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
110 Nm
Engine displacement
1,753 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.7 s
Maximum speed
153 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.8 D (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
153 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RTE, RTF, RTH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1753 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9.3 l
Power
60 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
110 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1115 kg
Gross weight
1660 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13 T
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i 16V (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
160 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
196 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.8 i 16V (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
196 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RKC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80.6 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
115 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
160 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1115 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1455 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 TD (70 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–1998

Engine power
70 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,753 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Maximum speed
163 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.8 TD (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
163 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RVA
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1753 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.1 l
Coolant capacity
9.3 l
Power
70 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1100 kg
Gross weight
1600 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 TD (90 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–1998

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,753 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
172 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Escort
Version
Escort VII (GAL, AAL, ABL)
Engine
1.8 TD (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
172 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RFD, RFK, RFS
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1753 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.1 l
Coolant capacity
9.3 l
Power
90 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4295 mm
Width
1700 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1875 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2523 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13 T
ABS
yes