1982 Sierra/L/GL/Ghia Estates

Spacious though it is, the Sierra hatchback won’t be big enough for everyone. But the Sierra estate almost certainly will be. Its total load capacity, with the back seats folded is 69 cu.ft. The Sierra estate was engineered as an estate from the outset and is just as aerodynamically efficient as the saloon…From the drivers seat, you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between the saloon and the estate. – Ford Literature

• -1593cc OHC ‘Pinto’ engine. 4 Cylinders in-line. Single variable venturi carburettor with automatic choke. Electronic breakerless ignition. Max output - 75PS (DIN) at 5300rpm. Max torque - 120Nm (DIN) at 2900rpm. 0-60mph time unavailable. 27.4mpg on a simulated urban cycle, 43.5mpg at constant 56mph (optional 5-speed transmission) (Available on all models)
• - 1993cc OHC "Pinto" engine. 4 Cylinders in-line. Sequential twin venturi carburettor with automatic choke. Electronic breakerless ignition. Max output - 77PS (DIN) at 5200rpm. Max torque - 157Nm (DIN) at 4000rpm. 0-60mph time unavailable. 26.9mpg on a simulated urban cycle, 49.6mpg at constant 56mph (optional 5-speed transmission) (Available on L Business Pack, GL and Ghia)
• - 1993cc OHC "Pinto" engine. 4 Cylinders in-line. Sequential twin venturi carburettor with automatic choke. Electronic breakerless ignition. Max output - 77PS (DIN) at 5200rpm. Max torque - 157Nm (DIN) at 4000rpm. 0-60mph time unavailable. 26.9mpg on a simulated urban cycle, 49.6mpg at constant 56mph (optional 5-speed transmission) (Available on L Business Pack, GL and Ghia)
• - 2304cc OHV Diesel engine. 4 Cylinders in-line. Indirect mechanical injection with Glow-plug pre-warm. Max output - 67PS (DIN) at 4200rpm. Max torque - 139Nm (DIN) at 2000rpm. 0-60mph time unavailable. 34.0mpg on a simulated urban cycle, 56.5mpg at a constant 56mph (5-speed transmission only) (Available on Sierra Estate and L)

• Transmission: As Sierra saloon with the following changes – Automatic transmission standard on the V6, but with an optional 5-speed manual gearbox at no extra cost. Auto and 5-speed manual gearboxes are extra cost options with 1.6 and 2.0 litre engines in GL and Ghia trim only.
• Brakes: Brakes: Front-rear split hydraulic circuit with vacuum servo assistance. 9.4" solid front disks and 8" rear drums on 1300 and 1600 engines. Ventillated front disks with 9" rear drums on other engines.
• Suspension: Front Macpherson struts with coil springs and rearward-facing anti-roll bar. Rear semi-trailing arms with coil spring system mounted on an insulated subframe. Fully independant. Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorbers.

• Exterior Features: As Sierra Saloon/L/GL/Ghia.
• Interior Features: As Sierra Saloon/L/GL/Ghia.
• Sierra L Estate Business Pack - The Sierra L estate is available with a special business pack which includes the 2.0 litre OHC ‘Pinto’ engine. It is specified as the L model on both the interior and the exterior, but with the following additions: -195/70 HR 13 Tyres -Ventilated front disc brakes -Uprated front suspension -1700kg permissible gross vehicle weight -1085kg permissible rear axle load.