Merkur XR4Ti

Merkur XR4Ti
Merkur XR4Ti
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford of Europe
Production	1984–1989
Model years	1985–1989
Assembly	Germany: Rheine (Karmann)
Designer	Uwe Bahnsen; Patrick le Quément
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Ford DE-1
Related	Ford Sierra
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L turbocharged Lima I4
Transmission	5-speed T-9 manual; 3-speed C3 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width	1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Height	1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Curb weight	1,339 kg (2,952 lb)

The Merkur XR4Ti is a performance-oriented 3-door hatchback sold in North America from 1985 to 1989. A product of the Ford Motor Company, the car was a version of the European Ford Sierra adapted to U.S. regulations.^[2] The XR4Ti project was championed by Ford vice president Bob Lutz.^[3]

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Merkur XR4Ti

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