Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
14th June, 2023 13:00
1989 Ford Sierra XR4X4
Estimate £10, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: F230 PPH
Chassis No: WF0AXXGBBAKU34200
MOT: March 2024
Finished in striking Red with Black accents and Grey upholstery
Aftermarket modern stereo and mobile phone microphone
Currently shows 21, 839 miles to its the odometer
Rare opportunity to experience one of the best and rarest Fast Fords
Introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show, the XR4x4 was a four-wheel drive version of Ford’s existing high-performance Sierra XR4i hatchback. Featuring two viscous couplings, the newcomer’s Formula Ferguson-inspired 4WD system retained a distinct rearwards bias (34:66 front to rear). Thus, the Ford remained notably fun-to-drive despite the additional grip and traction on offer. Initially powered by a 2. 8 litre Cologne V6 engine utilising Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection allied to five-speed manual transmission, the model gained a more efficient 2. 9 litre V6 complete with electronic fuel injection in 1989. Weighing just 1290kg, the larger capacity XR4x4 was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8. 6 seconds and 129mph. Hailed by Autocar magazine as Ford’s answer to the Audi ur-quattro, the 4WD Sierra was facelifted alongside the rest of the range during 1987 and in many ways can be seen as a forebear of the various RS Cosworth 4x4 models. Although, a deservedly strong seller in period, the website howmanyleft. com suggest that just 1, 384 examples are still extant (with most of those being off the road).
Finished in striking Red with Black accents and Grey upholstery, this particular example is fitted with the later 2. 9 litre V6 engine. The vendor tells us that: ‘The interior is original and in good to fair condition, including its sunroof with retractable visor, apart from the addition of an aftermarket modern stereo and mobile phone microphone this family spec sports car is just as it left the factory’. He goes on to say that: The exterior of the car is in a useable condition but there are areas of bodywork that would need attention to make this 80s super saloon a true show winner. The vehicle currently shows 21, 839 miles to its the odometer. Although, this figure cannot be guaranteed as genuine it is substantiated to some degree by the accompanying MOT history. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the best and rarest Fast Fords out there today!’
