Although it's not a Ford Sierra Cosworth, this Merkur XR4Ti does feature several upgrades and modifications.
So what does one do with an unusual Ford product like the Merkur XR4Ti? Well, if you are forum user TXratti, you turn one into a race car.
It likes to dodge cones and hides a V8 under the hood.
A forum member is diving into stage rally with his trusty Merkur.
The Merkur XR4Ti, once a Trans-Am champion, now leaks oil in Lemons.
A look back at the funky German import.
The Merkur XR4Ti may not be a common choice for autocross, but this one fits the bill perfectly.
My ideal street / autoX build, 80s 2wd Cosworth goals. -T5 Mustang V6 [335 gearset] with overdrive to 150+mph. -2wd Cosworth driveshaft, sway bars, IC -Boport stage 3 head, 1.1 …
80k from new, rust free California car, mostly stock, 5 speed, BBS wheels, 3" turbo back exhaust, manual boost controller... Has to be one of the best examples left(?)
Autocross/ HDPE car with various upgrades. 2.3L turbo Cosworth 2WD intercooler, Saab 900 radiator, LA3 ECU (soon to be standalone), Manual boost controller, Koni Yellow coilover converted front struts with …
I just Finish stripping the car down. So now the road to became a rally car begin.
Like many another turbo Ford, this one spends a lot of time in the garage and/or on jack stands. She used to be a daily driver but lately I've gotten …
