The new front wheel drive XR3 was introduced in 1980. Extra performance could be had by adding a turbocharger and a Rallye Sport handling kit. The limited production RS1600i had a special cam and extensively revised suspension. The XR3 gained fuel injection and the power output was raised to 105bhp. Externally only the badge changed. In the same year Ford introduced the RS Turbo and became the first company to sell a front wheel drive car with a limited slip differential. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, driver's impressions, long term report & new model intros. Models covered: XR3, RS1700T, Escort GT, XR3 Turbo, RS1600i, WM XR3, Mulliner 1.6, XR3i, 1.6i Cabrio, XR3i Turbo & RS Turbo. 100 pages, 250 illus. SB. SKU: FOHPE21 ISBN: 9781855200845 |