Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA) 1.6 RS Turbo (132 hp)

Gasoline engine with 132 hp (97 kW) and 107 lb-ft (145 Nm), built 1984–1989, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power132 hp (97 kW)

Torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm)

0–62 mph8 s

Top speed126 mph (203 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.6 RS Turbo (132 hp)
Displacement	1.6 L (1,597 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Fuel system	Multi-point indirect injection
Compression ratio	9

Performance

Power	132 hp (97 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque	107 lb-ft (145 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	8 s
Top speed	126 mph (203 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
Fuel tank	12.7 gal (48 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Hatchback
Doors	4
Length	156.1 in (3,966 mm)
Width	64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Height	52.6 in (1,337 mm)
Curb weight	1,973 lb (895 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	3,031 lb (1,375 kg)
Cargo volume	10.8 cu ft (305 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	5
Tires	195/50 VR15
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Ford Escort with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
1.1 (50 hp)	Gasoline	50 hp (37 kW)
1.1 (54 hp)	Gasoline	54 hp (40 kW)
1.1 (58 hp)	Gasoline	58 hp (43 kW)
1.3 (69 hp)	Gasoline	69 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (79 hp)	Gasoline	79 hp (58 kW)
1.6 (97 hp)	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)
1.6 XR3i (105 hp)	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 D (54 hp)	Gasoline	54 hp (40 kW)
1.6 (GAA) (90 hp)	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)

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