Hi, im looking to get a cheap xr2 for a second car but need some info first, what bhp is a standard one runing nowadays? obviously it wont be what they come out of the factory with will it?

and what are they like powerwise compared to a mk5 2001 zetec-s which is what i have now, bout 105bhp, are they quicker standard than my zs do you think?

and what price is good for a one in decent condition?

thanks

 

xr2 86-89=90bhp
xr2 84-86=96bhp
not up on my mk1's but mk2's ive had a few got 2 at the minute,finding a solid one is getting harder and as for price's depends you may get lucky and find one local to you cheap,but e bay is pushing the prices up imo,i payed Ł250 for my last one 68k vgc,covered 30k in it and never missed a beat,just bought another for Ł150 replaced a sill and went straight through mot,il be selling that soonish but il be asking around Ł800ish,hope this helps
one in mint condition on xrtwo.com at the min 48k fsh-Ł1800

 

i had loads of xr2's and to be honest they are quicker than the zetec-s fiesta's, and a lot better and more fun to drive, go for one with the square top weber, they as above says have 96bhp, but be quick good ones are hard to find and going up in price

 

XR2 are so much fun miss mine old one alot!

 

MK1 xr2 valencia engine, think 84/86bhp.
MK2 xr2 cvh 96bhp
tabetha

 

MK1 XR2 was a 1.6 KENT engine (Valencia was launched with the Fiesta MK2) with 84 hp,
MK2 XR2 was a 1.6 CVH engine with a 34/32 twin-choke weber carb and a ESC-II ignition and 97 hp, this setup was produced until autumn 1986
the later MK2 XR2 had a 1.6 CVH engine with other pistons and the lean burn head and only a 32/28 twin-choke carb. Rumors say this engine just produces about 90 hp, ford still sold it with 96 hp

 

96 brake is about right...the earlier ones are apparently a little quicker in a straight line. look for rust...its the only killer.engines are sound if you look after them...although saying that ive now got a problem with mine.haha

the most fun ive ever had ina car without the need to utterly thrash it...treat it with respect and it will do you a great runner. remember these cars are getting on for 20 years old and are nearly classics so you cant throw it about like new cars but my god you can still thrash fast cars in it. yay

 

ALL FWD applicatioins were VALENCIA as the x flow(kent) which would have been the ideal choice was TO BIG dimensionally.
They are a totally different engine, few parts fit between them(if any) and the valencia is shorter and was designed used in ALL FWD applications.
THEY ARE A PHYSICALLY DIFFERENT SIZE, FORD have never used a KENT in FWD as they designed the valebcai to fit this purpose, NOT just to spend money.
tabetha

 

So the 711m and 771m are completely different?

 

It'll probably be quicker as I'm sure it'll be quite a bit lighter.

Much nicer styling, simpler, cooler, cheaper.... a no brainer in my book!

 

nice pics ade

 

Cheers! Will be updating my site with a lot of new stuff soon, just not had the chance so far...

 

so how comes a 771 head fits a 711 engine and vice verser ? thats if your saying the 771m (FWD Mk1 XR2 engine) is shorter as used for FWD....

 

hmm, generally mk1fiesta 1.3 & 1.6 engines are called kent engines as a few bits swap over from the escort blocks as it's basicly a escort engine but slightly modded for different engine mount locations.

the 950 & 1.1 engines were valencias and have VL stamped onto the block.
the valencia is physicly shorter than the 1.3 & 1.6 engines.

afaik anyways!

the mk1 xr2 is soo much more fun than the mk5 zs though i think the zs is probably quicker in a straight line!

 

Get an XR2!!!!

Still got appeal thats why they are going up in price!!!!

 

Sorry my dear, you couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

 

Mmmmm.... thought so.

Tabetha, would you like to change/modify that statement, so as not to mislead/confuse people.

Jonboy