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 Apr 21 2005, 05:06 AM
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 Grease Monkey  Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 131  |
In 1985, Ford of Europe began importing the Merkur XR4ti into the U.S. The Merkur is actually a German Ford Sierra XR4i, modified for the American market. The Sierra is Ford of Europe's intermediate, sized between the Escort and the Granada. In Germany, it competes with the small BMW and Mercedes models.
 The XR4ti is the top-line sporty model, as you might suspect from its biplane rear spoiler and add-ons. In Germany it comes with a 150- hp, 2.8-liter V6 and will top 130 mph. For the American market, Ford takes the basic Sierra off the Ghent, Belgium, assembly line and then the Karmann works in Germany makes over 700 minor changes and installs the same 175-hp Brazilian-built 2.3 liter, turbocharged Four that's in the Turbo Thunderbird. According to Ford's engineers, the turbocharged, fuel- injected, computer controlled Turbo 2.3 actually outperforms the European V6 right up to 130 mph. The Merkur's engine is not something you'd want to work on yourself, but it is less exotic than the engine in something like a Mercedes or BMW.  A lot of fun can be had with a traditional front-engine/rear-drive chassis if it's well designed. The XR4ti's platform is. Excellent balance, minimal roll, sharp steering and plenty of grip from the Pirelli P6 tires make this a fun road car.  German designers are famous for attention to ergonomics, and the Merkur is an excellent example of typical German quality. The highly adjustable bucket seats provide lots of lumbar and side support, sumptuous leather, like a well-made German executive office chair.  The Merkur XR4ti was only imported between 1985 and 1989 Scouce: http://www.geocities.com/p31w_/history.html |
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Apr 21 2005, 05:17 AM
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 My anus, is bleeding. Group: Members Posts: 1,841 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Misery Member No.: 108 Car: 2005 RX-8 GT |
Frozen. I really like this car and I have seen it's potential. Also rare which is what I like.
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Apr 21 2005, 06:42 AM
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 auf der autobahn... Group: Members Posts: 1,217 Joined: 23-March 05 From: good old europe Member No.: 1,567 |
FROZEN!!!!!
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Apr 21 2005, 07:36 AM
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Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 131 |
yeah, they are pretty cool, i have seen a few rotting around town, i almost thought about buying one one time
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Apr 21 2005, 10:32 AM
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 The name's ディラン ^_^ Group: Members Posts: 6,132 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Westchester, New York Member No.: 49 |
I've always wondered about this...thing. I really have no idea what I'd give it.
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Apr 21 2005, 10:54 AM
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 PLACE COMMERCIAL HERE Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Uruguay Member No.: 16 |
Merkur = No
Ford Sierra Cosworth = YES#$%#! |
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Apr 21 2005, 04:34 PM
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Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 131 |
QUOTE(PandaBeat @ Apr 21 2005, 10:54 AM) Merkur = No Ford Sierra Cosworth = YES#$%#! exactly, it is the poor man's Sierra Cosworth |
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Apr 21 2005, 04:37 PM
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 Mr. Spock Group: Banned Posts: 4,377 Joined: 29-December 04 From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, US, Earth Member No.: 1,364 |
i just remember that one episode of the simpsons where Principal Skinner offers to drive someone somewhere(you wanna take my Mer-Kure, (he pronounced it like that)) cool just for that
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Apr 21 2005, 07:54 PM
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My anus, is bleeding. Group: Members Posts: 1,841 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Misery Member No.: 108 Car: 2005 RX-8 GT |
QUOTE(Jekyll_2005 @ Apr 21 2005, 07:34 PM) QUOTE(PandaBeat @ Apr 21 2005, 10:54 AM) Merkur = No Ford Sierra Cosworth = YES#$%#! exactly, it is the poor man's Sierra Cosworth The closest that we got though. |
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Apr 22 2005, 03:25 AM
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 Shift Noob Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 12-June 04 Member No.: 833 |
A Sierra can NEVER be cool. Carpet-pee uncool.
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Apr 22 2005, 06:31 AM
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 Rollin in my 5.0 Group: Members Posts: 13,106 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI |
no clue what the this is car is all about but i dont even like the way it looks
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Apr 22 2005, 06:45 AM
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 The Devil's Cabbana Boy Group: Members Posts: 5,264 Joined: 11-June 04 From: The People's Democratic Republic of McKhaosylvania Member No.: 831 Car: Outlander knock-off |
A Sierra Cosworth sedan . The ultimate sleeper .
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Apr 22 2005, 07:00 AM
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Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 131 |
QUOTE(McKhaos @ Apr 22 2005, 06:45 AM) A Sierra Cosworth sedan . The ultimate sleeper . no doubt |
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Apr 22 2005, 07:08 PM
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 International Superstar Group: Moderators Posts: 6,823 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Connecticut, USA Member No.: 5 Car: 2002 BMW M3 |
that's mad max's car! w00t. or is it...?
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Apr 22 2005, 07:25 PM
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My anus, is bleeding. Group: Members Posts: 1,841 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Misery Member No.: 108 Car: 2005 RX-8 GT |
You guys are crazy. First car I like that's going down in flames in this section
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Apr 23 2005, 05:43 AM
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FTW! Group: Members Posts: 8,076 Joined: 27-August 03 Member No.: 28 |
A guy I knew in high school had one. It was pretty quick.
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Apr 23 2005, 12:03 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,531 Joined: 26-August 03 From: So Cal Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE(BankieVR6 @ Apr 22 2005, 07:08 PM) that's mad max's car! w00t. or is it...? i think Mad Max had an australian Ford Falcon and this car is frozen. ALL 2.3T's are awesome. |
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Sep 10 2006, 09:24 PM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 31-July 04 Member No.: 963 |
One of the last great rally right wheel drivers. Frozen.
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Sep 23 2006, 09:15 AM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Norway Member No.: 1,263 |
So, this is the poor mans Cosworth, and that's the problem. The RS Cosworth and the RS500 Cosworth are easily übercool, but this one just doesn't do it. We used to have a Sierra XR 4x4 before the Scorpio, and it was a good car in it's own right so I'll let it have the benefit of the doubt and give i "cool"...
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Nov 1 2006, 06:32 AM
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 Lighting Consultant Group: Members Posts: 4,341 Joined: 18-April 04 From: Oxfordshire, England Member No.: 719 Car: Renault Clio '01 |
The Cosworth is cool, but I don't think this one is.
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