What happened to the Merkur XR4Ti?
Ford dropped the `Merkur’ name in 1988, and began to refer to their two European imports by their model names only. Sales dropped off very rapidly after 1986, so that in its last year fewer than 3,000 XR4Tis were sold. 1989 was the last year for the XR4Ti.
How fast is a Merkur XR4Ti?
The Merkur XR4Ti XR4Ti top speed is 208 Km/h / 129 mph.
When did they stop making the Ford EXP?
The Ford EXP is a sports compact coupe produced and sold by the Ford Motor Company in North America for the 1982 to 1988 model years.
What kind of car is a Merkur XR4 Ti?
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 XR4i adapted to U.S. regulations. The XR4Ti project was championed by Ford vice president Bob Lutz.
What does Merkur mean on a car?
The name means `Mercury’ in German, and tied the new brand in with the Lincoln-Mercury dealers through which the car would be available. Initially, 800 Lincoln-Mercury dealers enrolled to also become Merkur dealers. Ford projected sales of 16,000 to 20,000 units per year.
What kind of paint does the XR4 ti have?
The XR4Ti inherits many upgrades from the European Sierra Mk.II chassis, including a wider transmission tunnel and different pedal spacing. A monochromatic paint scheme that matches the lower body cladding color to the rest of the body becomes a mid-year option. Colors are black, red or white.
What is the history of the XR4 Ti?
The XR4Ti had a strong competition history in the U.S. also–as raced by Jack Roush, most famously in MAC Tools livery. Having taken the Trans Am championship in 1984 and 1985 with Capri-bodied racers, Roush hit the trifecta in ’86 with an XR4Ti shape over the tube-frame chassis.