Fiesta RS 1800 Introduction The RS1800 rolled off the production line in February 1992 and was only distinguishable from the XR2i by the extra slits in its 14" 5-spoke alloys and the badge on the rear boot lid. The difference in its price compared to the XR2i was un-noticeable...until you came to the engine. Even so when your looking down at both engines the only external difference you will see is that the RS1800 has a 1.8 injection sticker which includes a 130 figure where the XR had 105. Most of this extra money went on the internals of the engine - with the performance enhancements like higher profile cams, uprated throttle bodies, and Ford advanced engine management chip. The RS1800 also had revised suspension set-up which was and is still second to none to this day. This came from extra stiffness, complimentary of the 20mm front anti-roll bar, increasing front wheel traction and reducing understeer.

Fiesta RS 1800 Specifications Engine: Ford Zetec E, 1796cc, Bore 80.60mm, Stroke 88.00mm, compression ratio 10.0:1. Max power 130 bhp @ 6250 rpm, max torque 120 lbf.ft @ 4500 rpm. Fuel System: Electronic distributorless, Ford EEC-IV with advanced chip Transmission B5 five-speed manual, final drive 3.82:1. Suspension: Front - independent MacPherson struts, 16 mm diameter anti-roll bar. Rear - semi-independent, torsion beam axle, telescopic dampers, 20 mm anti-roll bar Brakes: Front - 240mm ventilated discs. Rear - 203mm drums