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Back in 2010 for the 5 year anniversary I had this made and put it on my blue XR for Carlisle. Back then there was only one club and kinda taboo to make another one. Oh well lol. Now there’s a handful of smaller forums/pages. Merkursport was made to really be more of a virtual hang out spot which it was. Designed to be as if a bunch of friends gathered in a garage sharing knowledge or talking smack lol. Like good friends you could be praised in one post and ridiculed in another and it was all good. Fun times indeed. #merkursport #merkur #xr4ti #scorpio #granada #ford #fordsierra #sierracosworth #cosworth #turbo #racecar #euroford #fordcosworth #fastcar #rs500 #performanceford #turboford #80scars #rwd #classicford #horsepower #rearspoiler #intercooler #singlecam #xfactor #awesomecars #oldschool #forum #shenanigans #friends
X marks the spot! Went to visit another XR in the build process, The homies had mocked up the IC. Looking good! #merkursport #merkur #xr4ti #ford #fordsierra #sierracosworth #cosworth #turbo #racecar #fun #fordcosworth #fastcar #rs500 #performanceford #rally #fordperformance #turboford #80scars #rwd #classicford #friends #horsepower #rearspoiler #intercooler #singlecam #mockup #tribute #xfactor #awesomecar
Started test driving, no turbo psi, fuel at 40 psi off vacuum. Looking a bit lean on fuel 😅 #xr4ti #fordsierra #merkurclubofamerica #builtnotbought
Godzilla Lives. #Cosworth #FordSierra #RS500 #FordSierraCosworth #Merkur #MerkurXR4Ti #XR4Ti lol
@jh_restorations #merkur #rs4ti #sema2023 #semadaily #fwordphotography #sema #semashow #xr4ti #toyotreadpass
Can't stop looking for XR4tis on FB marketplace as if I had all the time and money in the world to build a bastardized RS500. I'll stick to painting them for now. #xr4ti #rs500 #sierracosworth #cozzie #cossie #dtmlegend #dtm
Zzzzleepy ZTEE24. How much do I love this car and what it means to me. One day you’ll be out there again gracing us with your presence. Lots have changed since 2004 when you were originally built but you’re still one of the bad ass OG Merkurs. #merkursport #merkur #xr4ti #ford #fordsierra #sierracosworth #cosworth #turbo #racecar #fun #fordcosworth #fastcar #rs500 #performanceford #rally #fordperformance #turboford #80scars #rwd #classicford #friends #carbonfiber #beast #horsepower #rearspoiler #badasscar #compomotivewheels #pmmotorsportsny #ztee24
Finally warm enough to make progress...just wish I knew what I was doing so I could make more of it 😅 #xr4ti #fordsierra #merkurclubofamerica #builtnotbought
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
New Project Car. Good from far, but far from good. #merkur #xr4ti #ford #cosworth #sierracosworth #rallyesport #xr4i #xr4iturbo
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
1985 Merkur XR4Ti Half scale speedo :-) #merkur #xr4ti #usaspeedo
The 80s called.... #matchboxworld Ford Sierra XR4i found recently...the #fordsierra was released at the end of 1982 replacing the Cortina so logically in 1983 Matchbox replaced their MB55 Ford Cortina with a Sierra XR4I. The XR4i version had a 2.8 injected V6 engine and unique 3 door bodyshell with 3 windows each side (rather than the 2 window 'standard' 3 door design) as well as a distinctive bi-plane rear spoiler, the US market Merkur XR4Ti used a 'federalised' version of this bodyshell, but with a turbocharged 4-cyl rather than the V6...I think the unique 'Ford Sierra' branded packaging was only used on this white version in 1983 (@davidjtilley did an excellent article on @lamleygroup about this model a week or so ago) before reverting to the standard window box design for '84 when the model changed to silver with red 'XR4i' livery. I think it was fairly unusual for Matchbox to make 'event' packaging like this, especially compared to arch-rivals Corgi who had all sorts of TV/film licences going on (and had also managed to get their Ford Sierra model in the shops in a special box by Christmas '82). I've got a fairly vivid memory of finding one of these in a Windermere toy shop while on holiday in summer '83 (although that one had a white, rather than silver spoiler), and being impressed by the new #eightdotwheels, which resembled the actual XR4i design (not sure if this is the first Matchbox car they were used on?)....The Sierra XR4i was replaced in '85 by the XR4x4 (which did without the double spoiler and unique bodyshell, but added four wheel drive), although the US market XR4Ti continued til '89. #Matchbox #fordsierra #sierraxr4i #xr4 #xr4i #merkur #merkurxr4ti #soloparking #diecast #diecastcollector #164diecast #classicretromodern #Sierra #fordsierra # #toycars #80s #80scollectibles #universaltoys #Ford #packaging #xr4ti
Making more power with OEM parts ✅ Intercooled (88-92 Ford sierra sapphire 2wd intercooler) ✅ Big VAM (SVO or 87-88 Turbocoupe) ✅ PE ECU swap (85.5-86 SVO) #merkurxr4ti #merkur #xr4ti #turboford #fordsierra
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
Have not posted in a while, we'll be back shortly 👍 . #merkur #volvo #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #volvo262c #bertone #bertonecoupe #fordmerkur #fordsierra #fordeurope #fastford #volvo240 #volvocars #cosworth #classicvolvo #carsofinstagram #carsinsnow #dailydriven #fordsierra #twocargarage #twocarsolution #cars #80scars
5-speed Merkur XR4Ti! 🙌 “This is SO cool! Merkur was Ford's short-lived attempt at taking on BMW head-to-head – and as you can probably guess, it didn't really work out.” - @dougdemuro THIS… is a 1987 Merkur XR4Ti! This Merkur is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, is equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission and has been with the current owner for 21 years. If you want a quirky enthusiast car that's sure to turn heads at the next cars and coffee meet – and that's a blast to drive there – you've just found it. PLUS this XR4ti is offered with NO RESERVE so it will have a new owner when the auction ends Thursday. It could be you! Go bid! #carsandbids #merkur #xr4ti #turbo #cars #carsofinstagram
The first new Merkur Dealership in 35 years is now open!!! ----> With the overwhelming success of the RS4TI, we have stopped all other projects to just build Merkurs now! Version 2 is well underway, this time in red! #JHMerkurs #MerkurDealership #RemadeinWestGermany #itsapril #merkur #RS4Ti #xr4ti #scorpio #sierra #cosworth #cossie #aprilfools #JHRestorations #RemadeinCanada #rebuildinglegends
Carspotting? Can’t beat this place in Rocklin. It’s not actually Moksa, but same parking lot. Toyota HiAce, Cybertruck, loads of Subarus, VW B5.5 variant, some Japanese fire truck. Hella interesting parking. #toyota #hiace #toyotahiace #rhd #jdm #vw #volkswagen #passat #wagon #subaru #subaruwrx #merkur #merkür #xr4ti #rarecar #import
One of the very few cool cars in Lima. Not a big car culture there, at least nothing that I could find. #merkursport #xr4ti #rally #rallycar Ford #subaru #subaruimpreza #subaruwrx #awd #awdarmy #lima #limaperu #peru #peruneedsacarscene
DT's Good Friday Pro-tip: If you are selling a car and you want to highlight its reliability as a personal transportation device, don't, under any circumstances, take a photo of that car as it is being towed. Take pictures 5 minutes before or after the tow truck shows up. Preso, profit acquired. Find this 1989 Ford XR4Ti offered for $2000 in Sacramento, CA via towface footbook. #Ford #Sierra #XR4Ti https://dailyturismo.com/?p=36199
Introducing a replica of the Ford Cosworth RS 500 based on the 1985 XR4TI. This is an exceptionally intriguing specimen, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of the iconic RS 500. A must-see for enthusiasts and collectors alike #FordCosworth #RS500 #ReplicaCar #ClassicCarReplica #XR4TI #ClassicCar #VintageCar #CarEnthusiast #CollectorCar #AutomotiveReplica #FordFans #ClassicCarLove #CarRestoration #CustomCars #CarCommunity #CarLifestyle #CarCulture #CarCollectors #ClassicCarClub #oldicars #oldi #cars
Kiedy myślicie o wymarzonej Ścierze myślę że taką inspiracją nie pogardzicie 🔥 Niektórzy, podobnie jak ja - mają słabość do starych sportowych Fordów. Definitywnie mają coś w sobie. ☺️ W tym szczególnym przypadku grupa zapaleńców z JH Restorations z Ontario wzięła na warsztat Merkura XR4Ti (za wielką wodą po taką nazwą sprzedawane były te Fordy). Bazowo silnik miał 2,3 litra oraz turbo, nadal ma 2,3 litra oraz turbo. Tylko leciwy silnik z fabryki w Lima ustąpił miejsce młodemu i krzepkiemu EcoBoostowi o tej samej pojemności. W rezultacie na pokładzie melduje się 475 KM. Dobry pomysł na restomoda. Co sądzicie? Tylko ja jestem Fordowym zboczeńcem? Fast Car Magazine #jhrestorations #sierra #merkur #xr4ti #fast #restomod #FastLife #FastBalls #StayFast #ecoboost #ford Stay Fast!
Equal length headers are functional art!!! BoPort Ford 2.3L Turbo Center Mount Equal Length Header #23Turbo #SVO #TurboCoupe #XR4TI #pintoengine #limaengine #engineswap #volvoamazon #amazonturbocoupe #header #equallengthheader #functionalart
Don’t see too many of these around and this clean. Spotted this walking around Trujillo, Peru. #merkursport. #xr4ti #fiat #sportscar #2dr #italian #2seater #midengine #bertone #x19 #manual #rwd 4cyl #trujillo #peru
After years of searching I finally found the elusive VW Beetle Porsche prototype in Trujillo, Peru. It was a sight to see. I almost cried. This rare specimen belongs in a museum. All joking aside I am a fan of these old beetles. #Merkursport #Xr4ti #ford #sierra #cosworth #vw #vwbeetle #vwbug #coolcar #aircooledvw #manual #porsche #porche #911turbo #superbeetle #trujillo #perú
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
Junkyard haul 🔧 #pickyourpart #merkur #xr4ti
Coming soon to Southern California... in the world's largest cul de sac. #anotherpcs #deathvalley #merkur #xr4ti #desert
Been so busy the last few years moving, job changes, blown up cars and such, time is finally coming back around again. About to get all the bits ive had laying around on the xr! And hopefully some autox events and and some good cruises! #merkur #xr4ti #fordmotorsports #fordsierra #ford #sierra #merkurclubofamerica
Motorama attracts some real rarities, and this Merkur XR4Ti was no exception! This one was swapped with a 2.3L EcoBoost and has quite a few visual modifications. #motoramashow #87merkurxr4ti #1987merkur #1987 #merkurxr4ti #merkur #xr4ti #ford #fomoco #eurocars #survivorcar #customcars #importcars #fordofeurope #germancars #germanengineering #rarecar #obscurecars #retrocar #80scars #80sford #1980s #classiccars #classicford #carspotting #mississaugacarspotting #mississaugacars #ontariocarspotting #ontariocars
Studs are in! I put the head together without installing the valve steam seals 🤦♂️ so that’s coming apart again lol. Making progress Watch here —-> YouTube.com/GottisGarage #merkur #xr4ti #ford #sierracosworth #turboford #carsofinstagram #instacars
1986 Merkur XR4Ti ____ #merkür #fordmotorcompany #europeancars #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #merkurclubofamerica #turbocharged #turbochargedlife #sportssedan #madeingermany #carsofthe80s #germanengineering #classiccars #classiccar #radwood #oldschoolcars #advertising #advertisement #advert #mercurymerkur #mercury #autoenthusiastday #retrorides #retroridesgathering
1989 Merkur XR4Ti ____ #merkür #fordmotorcompany #europeancars #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #merkurclubofamerica #turbocharged #turbochargedlife #sportssedan #madeingermany #carsofthe80s #germanengineering #classiccars #classiccar #radwood #oldschoolcars #advertising #advertisement #advert #mercurymerkur #mercury #autoenthusiastday #retrorides #retroridesgathering
1986 Merkur XR4Ti ____ #merkür #fordmotorcompany #europeancars #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #merkurclubofamerica #turbocharged #turbochargedlife #sportssedan #madeingermany #carsofthe80s #germanengineering #classiccars #classiccar #radwood #oldschoolcars #advertising #advertisement #advert #mercurymerkur #mercury #autoenthusiastday #retrorides #retroridesgathering #drivetastefully
Looking forward to consistently warm days, so I can finish the trim and bumper mods 😅 Mock up looks good though. #merkurclubofamerica #xr4ti #fordsierra #builtnotbought
Tbird took a shit. Fairly certain the cats are just clogged. Got fuel, got spark, I'm assuming timing is fine. Just might not be getting airflow. Merkur still runs awsome. On 15psi and it rips. #thunderbird #xr4ti #merkur #shitbox
this car>> . 🏎️ - @steccxr4ti . #merkür #xr4ti #mercury #ford #retro #merkur #80s #cars #carphotography #canon #canon80d #carmeets #photographer #photography #classiccars
1988 Merkur XR4Ti - I have this very unequivocal hatchback today for #obscuremonday. No, I didn’t misspell Mercury, I’m just translating it to German. The Merkur brand was created by Ford in 1986 and it was meant to market European Fords in the United States. The first car to be sold under this new Ford brand was the XR4Ti, a rebadged Ford Sierra XR4i. Ford spent $50 million dollars on making it road legal in the United States, so the stakes were very high for it. It had a 2.3L engine that generated 175 horsepower 195 lb-ft of torque with the five-speed manual. The Merkur brand was a failure, with the XR4Ti and the Scorpio being completely forgotten in today’s America. These had a dual rear wing, but only the 86-87 models were equipped with it. This example had no registration records after 2002, which means it was sitting for more than 20 years. (Spotted on March 8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida) • #car #cars #carspotting #carspotter #carspotters #carphotography #carpics #fordmotorcompany #fomoco #ford #merkur #xr4ti #merkurxr4ti #80s #coupe #red #sierra #fordsierra #savethemanuals #fyp #foryou #explore #explorepage #dailydriver #dailydriven #rcarmerkur
We get asked a lot about the difference between the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 and the RS4Ti. Visually, the biggest differences are the body kit and the tail lights. The stock RS500 is about 2 inches wider than a stock Sierra. Our RS4Ti is 2.5 inches wider than that. Alongside the tucked and smoothed out bumpers we had designed, Sapphire tail lights were fitted into the body for an updated appearance. The most controversial change was the hood. A carbon fiber hood was made to clearance the @fordperformance 2.3 EcoBeast drivetrain. Mechanically, the two cars are apples and spaghetti, everything is different, which really needs a post of its own. By looking at the interior, it doesn't look like it changed much, just leather wrapped and new Recaro pattern. But a lot of engineering was put into the shifter to keep it in a stock location and use the original corrugated boot. If you scroll over, I also added the first picture of the Merkur we have and the first picture when it was complete. Which one do you want to try out around a track? #JHRestorations #RemadeinCanada #rebuildinglegends #teamtoyo #teamdei #semabotb #sema #merkur #xr4ti #fordperformance #fordperformanceparts #fordsierra #fastford #sierra500 #rs500 #RS4Ti #whaletail #rsownersclub #ford #fordrs #carsofinstagram #retroford #rs500cosworth #cosworth #cossie #detroitautorama #autocross #ggsmoty24
Since we’re here, should the #merkur #xr4ti get some chop?? Dm me if you have a cam! @merkurclub #merkurxr4ti #turbo #ford #serria #cosworth #turboford #ecoboost #lima #germany🇩🇪 #america #michigan #gottisgarage
On our way to @motoramashow presented by @ebaymotors with the Merkur RS4Ti. This is the first time it will be shown in our motherland 🇨🇦. Make sure to stop by the show to check it out and come say Hi! #JHRestorations #RemadeinCanada PHOTO BY @kennykroeker #rebuildinglegends #teamtoyo #teamdei #semabotb #sema #merkur #xr4ti #fordperformance #fordperformanceparts #fordsierra #fastford #sierra500 #rs500 #RS4Ti #whaletail #rsownersclub #ford #fordrs #carsofinstagram #retroford #rs500cosworth #cosworth #cossie #torontomotorama #ggsmoty24
Bottom end is together and now time for paint! Once I finally make the hardest decision of mankind (what color) we will be assembling the #xr4ti #engine making the 2.3 great again! #merkur #merkurxr4ti @merkurclub #turbo #turbo4cyl #gottisgarage #carsofinstagram #instagood #instacars
My Ford Sierra in the Ore Mountains #forduk #fordbelgium #fordholland #fordrussia #fordschweiz #fordsierra #fordsierraxr4 #fordsierraxr4i #sierraxr4i #merkür #merkurxr4i #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #xr4 #xrownersclub #classicfordmagazine #fastfordmagazine #fordfreunderuhr #forddeutschland #classiclove #fastford #lackservicelehmann #satlereisilverado #eisenschuster #zswolf #schleifundpolierservice #fordmania #fordmaniauk #classiclove #deepnmeet #deepnmeet_opening
#fordsierra #driftsierra #xr4ti
63 Volvo Amazon Ford 2.3L Turbo Engine Build, part 1 now on YouTube, Link in bio #youtube #23turbo #amazon122s #volvoamazon #svo #xr4ti #ranger #turbocoupe #amazonturbocoupe #barnfind #enginebuild #dualplughead
🤫 . 🏎️-@steccxr4ti . #ford #lincoln #merkur #mercury #merkür #xr4 #xr4ti #merkurxr4ti #cars #carshow #photographer #photography #canon80d #canon
the most beautiful ass in the world. Ford Sierra #forduk #fordbelgium #fordholland #fordrussia #fordschweiz #fordsierra #fordsierraxr4 #fordsierraxr4i #sierraxr4i #merkür #merkurxr4i #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #xr4 #xrownersclub #classicfordmagazine #fastfordmagazine #fordfreunderuhr #forddeutschland #classiclove #fastford #lackservicelehmann #satlereisilverado #eisenschuster #zswolf #schleifundpolierservice #fordmania #fordmaniauk #classiclove #deepnmeet #deepnmeet_opening
All setup at Detroit Autorama. Come stop by for a chat and check out the Merkur RS4TI in person, we are right up front near our friends @tremecperformance #JHRestorations #RemadeinCanada #rebuildinglegends #teamtoyo #teamdei #semabotb #sema #merkur #xr4ti #fordperformance #fordperformanceparts #fordsierra #fastford #sierra500 #rs500 #RS4Ti #whaletail #rsownersclub #ford #fordrs #carsofinstagram #retroford #rs500cosworth #cosworth #cossie #detroitautorama #autocross
Something got in that cylinder last time I had the head off lol. Recording pulling the pistons and rods. #merkur #xr4ti #turbo #boost #carsofinstagram #instacars #maxpeedingrods #germany🇩🇪 #usa #michigan
Got the 2.3 Lima engine all tore apart! Good news! Videos will be pumping out starting tomorrow so do t forget to head over to my YouTube and subscribe! Gottis Garage will have updated and current content on the infamous #merkür #xr4ti. #racing #burnout #turbonoises #turbo #ford #sierra #lima
A wonderful surprise whilst carspotting yesterday, an '87 Merkur XR4Ti, one of my all-time favorite '80s cars. This one looks like it hasn't moved in quite some time; I should probably stop back to inquire about it, or at least get some better pics (posed with Le Celica or Impulse of course). At the time, everyone and their brother needed to drive down this narrow street so these were the best pics I could muster. The Blazer and OBS Chevy pale in comparison of coolness, but, still a neat period driveway, so hell yeah👍 . . #merkurmonday #merkurxr4ti #xr4ti #merkur #fordsierra #germancars #usdm #eudm #eurogang #eurogasm #radwood #80scars #technocars #oldparkedcars #ranwhenparked #carspotting #parkedincincinnati
Four more lights to wire in, undecided on buzzers/flasher setup. #xr4ti #fordsierra #merkurclubofamerica #builtnotbought
Finally warm enough to do electrical work on the car. Still need to find the battery drain issue 😅 #xr4ti #merkurclubofamerica #fordsierra #builtnotbought