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1.3L SOHC, 1.6L SOHC & CVH, 1.8L SOHC & CVH, 2.0L SOHC & DOHC & V6 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.8L & 3.0L
Introduction to the Ford Sierra:
The Ford Sierra was first introduced in late 1982 with the option of seven different engines
and four different trim levels. This manual covers the four cylinder in-line petrol engines,
but other models in the range are fitted with V6 or diesel engines.
The Sierra was introduced by Ford as the successor to the Cortina and initially received a
mixed reception as it was one of the first vehicles to make use of the “aeroback” body
style designed to reduce the air drag coefficient to a minimum in the interests of fuel economy.
Mechanically the Sierra is similar to the Cortina with the exception of all-round independent
suspension.
Initially, 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 litre SOHC carburetor engines were available, with
Hatchback and Estate body styles. In late 1984, a 1.8 litre SOHC engine became available and
in 1985, a performance orientated 2.0 litre SOHC fuel injection engine was
introduced.
Towards the end of 1986 , the 1.3 litre engine was phased out. In order
to fill a gap in the range, a Saloon body style, designated the Sapphire, was introduced in early
1987 and shortly afterwards, a 1.8 litre CVH engine replaced the previously used 1.8 litre SOHC
engine throughout the model range.
A 1 .6 litre CVH engine was introduced in September 1991 to replace the 1.6 litre SOHC engine
used previously, this engine being broadly similar to the original 1.8 litre CVH engine which was
in turn uprated in March, 1992 .
A 2.0 litre DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) engine was introduced in August 1989 to
replace the 2.0 litre SOHC engine.
In early 1988, a Sierra-based P100 pick-up model became available to replace the previous
Cortina-based design. The P100 consists of a Sierra-type “cab” and front suspension, and a Ford
Transit-type rear
suspension and 2.0 litre engine.
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