Ford Cortina XR6
The Ford Cortina XR6 Mark V, which was only available in four door form, was powered by the 3.0 litre (183 cu. in.) It was launched in 1981, following the 3.0S Mark IV, and was powered by a 140 HP Essex V6 engine, coupled with a four speed gearbox. The rear suspension of this car was a unique five-link setup instead of the more fragile trailing-arm system of the European Cortina. The reason for this modification was to cope with South African road conditions.
Mid-June 1982 brought about the birth of the Cortina XR6 Interceptor. This was a real true blue Ford and has become a very sought after collectors item. This car included modified exhaust headers, camshaft, cylinder heads, high compression pistons, a 3.08 differential and, most important, three 42 Webers. This very special car also boasted 13" alloy rims. This combination became a legend on both race track and on the street. Only 250 of these were ever made.
Between 1981 and 1984 variations of the XR6 included the XR6 TF (Team Ford) which sported a white paint job with Ford blue striping and Interceptor rims.
A very limited edition was the Cortina X-Ocet. The car was similar to the Interceptor except for its being fuelled by a 450 cfm Holley.
A total of 9,138 XR6's were made, 3,583 in 1981, 3,223 in 1982, 2,313 in 1983 and 14 in 1984
Group 1 racing at Killarney in 1983. Serge Damseaux in a Ford Cortina XR6 ahead of Ben Morgenrood in a Mazda RX7, Tony Viana in the BMW and Nico Bianco in the Alfa.
South African Magazine Article
XR6 Gallery
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This rare XR6 TF was listed on Ebay |
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