What is a Merkur XR4Ti?
The Merkur XR4Ti is a high-performance 3-door hatchback sold in North America from 1985 to 1989. A product of the Ford Motor Company, the car was a version of the European Ford Sierra XR4i adapted to U.S. regulations. The XR4Ti project was championed by Ford vice president Bob Lutz.
Who owns Merkur?
As the international sales and development brand of adp Gauselmann GmbH, Merkur Gaming is part of the world famous German-based Gauselmann Group. The Gauselmann Group currently employs more than 13,500 people in more than 40 countries worldwide and in 2018 generated a business volume exceeding EUR 3.6 billion.
How much is a Merkur worth?
A: The average price of a Merkur XR4Ti is $8,598.
How many XR4I are left?
| 2021 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| FORD SIERRA XR4 I | 136 | 97 |
| FORD SIERRA XR4I | 7 | 5 |
| FORD SIERRA XR4X4 I | 146 | 159 |
What was the Ford Sierra called in America?
Merkur XR4Ti
| Ford Sierra | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Europe |
| Also called | Merkur XR4Ti (North America, 1985–1989) Ford Sapphire (South Africa, 1990–1993) |
| Production | 1982–1993 |
What happened Merkur?
Following the 1989 model year, Lincoln-Mercury withdrew Merkur, making it one of the shortest-lived automotive brands in the modern American automotive industry, lasting only one year longer than Ford’s earlier, more prominent failure, the Edsel.
Who makes the Cosworth engine?
Ford
Cosworth
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Services | High performance engineering, precision manufacturing |
| Owners | CGH (Isle of Man) Holdings Ltd & Indeck-Cosworth LLC |
| Parent | Ford (1967–1980) United Engineering Industries (1980–1990) Vickers plc (1990–1998) Volkswagen/Audi (1998–2004) Ford (2004–2005) Mahle GmbH (2005–) |
| Website | Cosworth.com |
How many Sierra Cosworths are left in UK?
Although its recent rate of decline is not as alarming as that of the Sierra, which is disappearing despite selling in huge numbers, there are now only 829 Victors left, compared with 1,050 on the roads a decade earlier.