Ford Escort XR3i
| Produced: |
1981-1986, 1857000 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Hatchback,3 doors,4 seats |
Ford announced its all-new Mk III in 1980, the new car being the first Escort model to feature front wheel drive and a transverse mounted engine. Ford had by now mastered the marketing art of offering a whole range of engine and trim options, from base models to Ghia and sporting derivatives.
A "hot-hatch" version, the XR3, was available from 1981 and was an instant hit. Unlike previous "hot" Escorts the XR3 had a practical combination of performance, luxury and accommodation. Available only with the three door hatch body the XR3 featured a 96bhp 1.6 litre engine. In 1983 the XR3 became the XR3i, thanks to the addition of fuel injection boosting power to 105bhp.
XR3/XR3i standard equipment included blacked/colour coded body trim, sports interiors, spot lamps and optional alloy road wheels. In 1986 the model was facelifted along with the rest of the range to "Mk IV" specification. The XR3i name lived on into the mid-1990's, killed off due to its "bad boy" image which worried insurance British companies! Practical Classics February 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide Sporting Mk III Escorts (1980-1986). Click Here to view in our shop.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597cc | S4 OHC | 80.6mm x 88mm | 10 |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet | H&H Sales Limited | 10 Jun 2009 | - | £2200.00 |
| 021 | 1989 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Jul 2008 | £1760.00 | - |
| 030 | 1987 FORD ESCORT XR3i CABRIOLET | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Nov 2007 | £4510.00 | - |
| 008 | 1987 FORD ESCORT XR3i CABRIOLET | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Jun 2007 | Not sold | |
| 310 | Ford ESCORT XR3i | ECA Classic Auctions | 10 Jun 2007 | Not sold | |
| 039 | 1989 FORD ESCORT XR3i CABRIOLET | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Nov 2006 | Not sold | |
| 048 | 1990 FORD ESCORT XR3i CABRIOLET | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Jul 2006 | £3000.00 | - |
| 016 | Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2004 | £1700.00 | - |
| 048 | Ford Escort XR3I | Barons | 23 Mar 1999 | £1550.00 | - |
| 569 | Ford Escort XR3I (1986) | Brooks | 28 Jul 1995 | £2300.00 | - |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Respect is Overdue - Ford Escort XR3i vs Volkswagen Golf GTI |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2004 | |||
| Respect is Overdue - Ford Escort XR3i vs Volkswagen Golf GTI - The Golf GTI is accepted as a classic while the Escort XR3i struggles to shed its boy racer image . It's time for change. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops - Ten very different answers to fun in the sun for four. Dale Drinnon's complete guide to finding the perfect car for your perfect summer. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche, 1962 Singer Gazelle, 1981 Mini Moke, 1973 VW Beetle, 1961 Ford Zephyr, 1967 Triumph Herald, 1972 Morris Oxford Tourer, 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet, 1947, Triumph 1800 Roadster, 1976 Triumph Stag | ||||
| Article |
Sporty Fords |
36 |
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| Publication | Car Mechanics August 2011 | |||
| Sporty Fords - From the '80s, ;90s, and '00s - To celebrate 100 years of Ford manufacture in the UK, we turn our attention to some of the special Fords that have already - or are about to - enter classic status. Prices of some models have shot through the roof and we recommend grabbing one before they cease to exist. ANDREW EVERETT is our blue oval guide. | ||||
| Article |
Grudge match |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2011 | |||
| Grudge match - They're both hot hatchbacks that are brisk and practical, but the experiences they offer couldn't be more different. Chris Hope tries to choose between the Golf GTI and its Escort XR3i rival. 1986 Ford Escort XR3i, 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTi. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five Feel The Heat - Hot Hatches |
75 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2004 | |||
| Marque Five Feel The Heat - The hot hatch came of age in the 1980s, and many are now seen as modern classics worthy of preservation. Paul Guinness guides us through five of the best buys. VW Golf Mk1 GTi, Ford Escort (MkIII) XR3 & XR3i, Peugeot 205 GTi, Lancia Delta HF Turbo, Ford Fiesta XR2 Mk1. | ||||
