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1997 Ford Escort RS
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
RS
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
AxL 2nd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS 2000 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
150 hp
Power (kW)
110 kW
Torque
190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,998 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,136 mm
(162.8 in)
Width
1,685 mm
(66.3 in)
Height
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,523 mm
(99.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,461 mm
(57.5 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Ground Clearance
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
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
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Passenger Seat
in Front of
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.4
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,130 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Colour
Black
Grey
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Optional
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1999
Adult Occupant
2/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Escort
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Hatchback
Variant
Escort RS
1992–1997
Escort RS Hatchback Generations
3 of 3
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AxL 2nd Facelift
1995–1997
Year
1997
Powertrain
RS 2000 Manual
Horsepower
150 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
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