Ford Sierra first generation (Sierra '83) with Berlin body version L, as well as GL
Ford Sierra '83 wagon
Ford Sierra '83 Berlin Ghia Edition
Ford Sierra vehicles were manufactured from June 1982 to February 1993 and had two modifications. The first generation Ford Sierra vehicles (designated Sierra '83) were manufactured until December 1986, and the second generation Ford Sierra vehicles (Sierra '87) – from January 1987.
Ford Sierra '83 cars, which replaced Taunus, had modern bodies with very good aerodynamic parameters (drag coefficient cx = 0.34), highly appreciated by users, both the limousine and the Combi versions. In Sierra '83 cars, it is possible to use several different petrol engines, both those produced earlier, but modernized and specially adapted to the new car, and a completely new design. Petrol 4-cylinder engines of Sierra '83 cars (ONC engines) had a camshaft in the cylinder head and were supplied in the following versions: 1.3 dm³ (1.3 NS with a capacity of 44 kW), 1.6 dm³ (1.6 NS with a capacity of 55 kW) - in two versions (economical with an electronic built-in ignition system and normal), and 2.0 dm³ (2.0 NS with a capacity of 77 kW). In addition, the petrol models were offered with alternative V6 engines: 2.0 dm³ with 66 kW (on special orders), 2.3 dm³ with 66 kW, and 2.8 dm³ with 84 kW (intended exclusively for the XR4 model).
The Ford Sierra '83 Diesel was powered by a Peugeot diesel engine specially adapted for the Ford Sierra (type YTT). This 2304 cc engine produces 49 kW (67 hp) at 4200 rpm.
Since February 1985, all diesel versions have been fitted with a Ghia-style air intake.
In January 1987, the second generation of Sierra '87 cars was launched, with many changes in the body aimed at improving the appearance, and a new body version appeared - a three-volume four-door Saloon, which complements the previous offer of diesel versions, which included a five-door Berlina and a Combi. Ford Sierra '87 cars were still (until September 1989) equipped with a 2.3 Diesel engine (type YTR). Only from August 1988 in some countries they began to offer, initially as an alternative, a 1.8 Turbo Diesel engine (type RFA or RFB), which from October 1989 remained the only one for all diesel versions of Ford Sierra cars until the end of their production.
The Ford Sierra '83 was equipped with various gearboxes (manual four- and five-speed or automatic Ford-Bordeaux), rear-wheel drive, independent front suspension and rear semi-independent, as well as a rear axle with a final drive together with a differential.
Initially, three trim levels (L, GL and Ghia) were offered. The Ghia version was the best equipped and also had a different exterior appearance (no cross-sheets to impede air flow into the engine compartment and double headlights).