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1985 Ford Escort XR3i
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1985
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
XR3i
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
AxD
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
XR3i Cabriolet Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
105 hp
Power (kW)
77 kW
Torque
138 Nm (102 lb-ft)
Top speed
186 km/h
(116 mph)
0–60 mph
9.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.9 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,010 mm
(157.9 in)
Width
1,640 mm
(64.6 in)
Height
1,403 mm
(55.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,402 mm
(94.6 in)
Curb weight
960 kg
(2,116 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
1,596 cc
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
48 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,400 kg
(3,086 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Equipment
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Awards
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
480 kg
(1,058 lb)
Cargo Capacity
440 kg
(970 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
European Car of the Year
1981
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Convertible
Variant
Escort XR3i
1983–1996
Escort XR3i Convertible Generations
1 of 5
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AxD
1983–1986
Year
1985
Powertrain
XR3i Cabriolet Manual
Horsepower
105 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
