FORD Escort · 1.8 D Limited Edition · Hatchback · 1996

Production modification 1.8 D Limited Edition of automobile models Escort was launched in 1996 by Ford, and closed in 1996. This 3-door hatchback has a length of 4.1 meters, weight 1.1 tons and is destined to sit 5 men including the driver.

«Escort 1.8 D Limited Edition» have a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This automobile can speed up for 17.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 153 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «indirect injection system», which generate a maximum power of 60 hp at 4800 rpm.

Normal fuel rate is 5.9 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 55 l of diesel, what lets to go nearly 933 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this car have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 185/60HR14.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Ford Escort received the 2 number of stars. This auto does not have active safety, however there is passive systems (driver airbags).