1987 Merkur XR4Ti Manufacturer Promo
The XR4Ti was launched in Europe as the Ford Sierra in 1984. It was imported to America the following year and fitted with the T-Bird’s 4-cylinder Turbo. It was manufactured in Germany at Rheine near Cologne. Praised for its excellent overall performance, careful assembly and attractive styling, it was just as condemned for its high price, limited distribution, thirsty powerplant, and various ergonomic distractions. The XR4Ti’s failure to do well on our continent was not its fault, as it had everything required to attract yuppie performance fans. Unfortunately, neither the marketing or sales effort seamed to have been aimed at the appropriate clientele.
Related Posts
2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Convertible Test Drive →
2003 Cadillac CTS Test Drive →
2004 Acura TSX Test Drive →
4 Responses to 1987 Merkur XR4Ti Manufacturer Promo