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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2013 => Topic started by: GrahamClayton on December 15, 2013, 09:46:20 PM

Title: Graham#12: Ford Sierra XR8
Post by: GrahamClayton on December 15, 2013, 09:46:20 PM
You know the drill - make and name for 1 point.

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Title: Re: Graham#12
Post by: Frisian Rhodesian on December 16, 2013, 07:19:48 PM
Ford Sierra
Title: Re: Graham#12
Post by: GrahamClayton on December 17, 2013, 04:27:34 PM
Frisian Rhodesian,

Yes, a Ford Sierra, but not the standard models. The open bonnet is a clue.
Title: Re: Graham#12
Post by: Frisian Rhodesian on December 17, 2013, 05:51:16 PM
Its a South African built Ford Sierra XR 8
Title: Re: Graham#12
Post by: GrahamClayton on December 25, 2013, 10:54:43 PM
Correct! 2 points to you.
Title: Re: Graham#12
Post by: GrahamClayton on December 25, 2013, 11:02:02 PM
The XR8 was a Ford Sierra model that was only manufactured and sold in South Africa. Rather than using the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine of English models, the XR8 used the 302ci/5 litre  V8 engine that powered the US Ford Mustang. 250 were built in 1984 to homologate the car for South African touring car racing.
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