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Ford Sierra Turnier II 2.9 (145 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Sierra:
The Ford Sierra is a mid-size/large family car manufactured and marketed by Ford of Europe from 1982–1993. It was launched as a three-door or five-door liftback or a five-door estate car, with a car-derived van variant added in 1984 and the four-door Sierra Sapphire saloon car introduced in 1987 when the range was facelifted. The engine is mounted in the front with rear-wheel drive on most models and four-wheel drive on certain models.
It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick Le Quément, and was noted for its aerodynamic styling. It has a drag coefficient of 0. 34, a significant improvement over its predecessors. The Sierra debuted at the 1982 British International Motor Show in Birmingham, then appeared at the 1982 Paris Salon de l'Automobile. Sales began on 15 October 1982, replacing the Ford Taunus TC3 and Ford Cortina Mark V. The Sierra's aerodynamic styling and the initial absence of a saloon alienated many conservative buyers, including company car drivers....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Turnier II Overview:
Ford Sierra (Turnier II). Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.9 (145 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A powerful and refined V6, providing excellent cruising ability and strong acceleration for a rear-wheel-drive setup.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, but delivers a premium driving experience for its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Wide range of engine options, including 4x4
- • Rear-wheel drive handling (for enthusiasts)
- • Generally robust and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Poor fuel economy on larger engines
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Rust can be a significant issue
- • Performance of smaller engines is modest
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback II: 1987 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Sierra |
| Generation: | Turnier II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.9 (145 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 145 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | B4B, B4C More details about the engine B4B, B4C |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 122.9 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4511 mm mm [86mm more] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Height: | 1428 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2608 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1452 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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