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Quick notes on Ford Sierra transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5133 rpm
    • Average torque: 162 Nm

Gearbox types in 1987 Ford Sierra through generations

  • 2.0i —5 MT (171 Nm)
  • 1.8 TD —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (157 Nm)
  • 1.6 —5 MT (119 Nm)
  • 1.6 i —5 MT (119 Nm)
  • 2.9 i —5 MT (229 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.8 TD 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6 5 MT—4900 rpm.
  • 1.6 i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.9 i 5 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4900 rpm. 91%
    1.6 i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    2.0i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0i CAT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.8i XR 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.9 i XR 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.9 i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.8i XR 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.9 i XR 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.9 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Ford Sierra transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5133 rpm
      • Average torque: 162 Nm

    Gearbox types in 1987 Ford Sierra through generations

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.6 i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0 XR 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.9 i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0 XR 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.9 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford Sierra transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5133 rpm
      • Average torque: 162 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1180 kg / 2602 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1720 kg / 3793 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1987 Ford Sierra through generations

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0i CAT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.9 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.8 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.9 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.9 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.8 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford Sierra transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5157 rpm
      • Average torque: 166 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1160 kg / 2558 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1700 kg / 3749 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 Ford Sierra through generations

  • 1.8 —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 2.3 —5 MT (176 Nm)
  • 2.3 D —5 MT (139 Nm)
  • 2.8 XR4i —5 MT (216 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 4 MT—4900 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—5100 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.3 D 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.8 XR4i 5 MT—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.3 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.6 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4900 rpm. 91%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5100 rpm. 84%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.8 XR 4x4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.8 XR4i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.8 XR 4x4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.8 XR4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Ford Sierra transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5157 rpm
      • Average torque: 166 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1180 kg / 2602 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1720 kg / 3793 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 Ford Sierra through generations

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    2.8 XR4i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.8 XR4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -