Merkur (German pronunciation: [mɛʁˈkuːɐ̯], Mercury) is a defunct automobile brand that was marketed by the Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford Motor Company from 1985 to 1989.
What was the Ford Sierra called in America?
Merkur XR4Ti
The Ford Sierra is a mid-size car or large family car that was built by Ford Europe from 1982 to 1993. It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick le Quément….
| Ford Sierra | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Merkur XR4Ti (North America, 1985–1989) Ford Sapphire (South Africa, 1990–1993) |
| Production | 1982–1993 |
Who makes the Merkur Scorpio?
Ford of Germany
The Scorpio was manufactured in Cologne, West Germany by Ford of Germany (Cologne Body & Assembly). In total, 22,010 examples were imported.
What kind of car is a Merkur XR4 Ti?
Merkur XR4Ti. The Merkur XR4Ti is a high-performance 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 US regulations. The XR4Ti project was championed by Ford vice president Bob Lutz.
Does the XR4 ti have an intercooler?
The XR4Ti did not have the intercooler found in the 1984 SVO Mustang or 1987-88 Thunderbird Turbo coupe. Engines in cars equipped with automatic transmissions had maximum boost set to 8 to 10 psi (0.55 to 0.69 bar) and produced 145 hp (108 kW).
What kind of engine does a Ford XR4 ti have?
The car had a two-piece driveshaft and used a giubo as a torsional damper. While the European XR4i was powered by a 2.8 L version of the Ford Cologne V6 engine, the only engine offered in the XR4Ti was a turbocharged Lima inline-four.
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.
