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1983 - Ford Escort XR3

Car: Ford Escort XR3 (Overall Item page)
Number: 16
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Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: Rally

Car Category Details: Point to point auto racing over many different terrains.
Make: Ford

Logo: Ford Emblem
Logo Years: Since 1927
Make Details: Ford revolutionised car production by expanding and refining the car assembly line concept in the early 1900’s.
Make Country: United States
Model: Escort Mark III

Model Details: The third generation of the Escort was built worldwide including the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Brazil.
Model Production Years: 1980 - 1986
Base Colour: Red

Colour Details: Various shades of red.

Year: 1983
Catalogue Number: C.307
Year Information: New to the Scalextric range for 1983 - the Ford Escort XR3 is on excellent representation of its real-life counterpart. This high performance hatchback has a 1596 cc engine that produces 96b.h.p. at 6000r.p.m, making it capable of speeds in excess of 110m.p.h. in standard form. The red and yellow livery with white panel lines was used by the team sponsored by Autoveri Motorsport when racing in Germany last season.
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Publication Name: Scalextric - Electric Model Racing - 1983 Catalogue 24th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 24th Edition