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Ford Sierra Sedan II 2.0i (125 Hp) Automatic
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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)
Sedan II Overview:
Ford Sierra (Sedan II). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.6 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i (125 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Still a strong performer, though the automatic transmission slightly blunts the edge compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for an automatic of this power, but expect it to be thirstier than the manual.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Aerodynamic design for its era
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Wide range of engine options
- • Spacious interior for a family car
- • Good reliability for petrol engines
- • Rear-wheel drive handling
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Some engines are underpowered
- • Older automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Interior plastics feel cheap on base models
- • Diesel engines are very slow (non-turbo)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback II: 1989 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Sierra |
| Generation: | Sedan II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l [42mm more] |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | N9C More details about the engine N9C |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 147.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 415 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4467 mm mm [42mm more] |
| Width: | 1698 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm [Same height.] |
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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