This 1.8 RS 1800 MT (117 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation [Restyling] RS coupe 2-doors, which was produced by Ford from 1978 to 1981. In addition to this engine, 3 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.4litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 41litre |
| Cruising range | from 390 to 530km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 185km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.7second |
| Displacement | 1835cm3 |
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| Engine power | 117bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 171Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3750RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 86.75mm |
| Stroke | 77.62mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 9.8m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 3978mm |
| Width | 1596mm |
| Height | 1398mm |
| Wheelbase | 2407mm |
| Front track | 1320mm |
| Rear track | 1313mm |
| Kerb weight | 900kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 410litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 410litre |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Spring, Dampers, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 12.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.