Ford actually detuned the Sierra-based P100's engine on purpose: the same 2.0-litre Pinto block, but a lower-compression version with single-choke carbs that traded peak horsepower for more usable torque.
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Lead trim: P100 (Sierra based) 2.0 OHC Pinto four (74 PS) · up to 74 hp
Ford P100 Sierra-basedSIERRA-P100 · 1988–1995
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FactFord actually detuned the Sierra-based P100's engine on purpose: the same 2.0-litre Pinto block, but a lower-compression version with single-choke carbs that traded peak horsepower for more usable torque.
In late 1987, for the 1988 model year, the P100 was re-bodied with a new Ford Sierra-based cab, built in Portugal (Azambuja) for the European market to a design set out by Ford UK, and proved a strong seller, particularly in the UK. Engine choices were originally the Sierra's 2.0-litre "Pinto" carburetted petrol, with a 1.8 L turbo-diesel (1753 cc, Endura-D, 75 PS / 74 hp) following soon after; the later P100's petrol engine, while still a 2.0-litre Pinto (1998 cc), was a low-compression version of the 205 block Pinto (the block the turbocharged Cosworth engine is based on) with single-choke carburettors coupled with the lower compression to raise torque while lowering maximum power to 74 PS (54 kW; 73 hp). Only the front half of the Sierra's underbody was used, the rear from the middle of the front seats backward being a ladder chassis for the tray with a payload of 1,000 kg, a higher ride height from multi-leaf rear springs, larger five-stud wheels, a rear axle from the SWB Transit 80 and a lower-ratio Type 9 gearbox (kept to the end though the cars moved to the MT75 in 1989). Production ceased in 1995; the Sierra-based P100 has since gained a following in drifting and modifying circles, many converted to Cosworth (BOA 24v, YB 16v) or V8 power.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P100 (Sierra based) 1.8 turbo-diesel Endura-D (75 PS) | 1988–1995 | 1.8 L | 74 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| P100 (Sierra based) 2.0 OHC Pinto four (74 PS) | 1988–1995 | 2.0 L | 73 hp | 115 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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Photographs
Ford actually detuned the Sierra-based P100's engine on purpose: the same 2.0-litre Pinto block, but a lower-compression version with single-choke carbs that traded peak horsepower for more usable torque.
This South African "bakkie" outlived the car it was named after: Ford kept building the Cortina-based pickup for years after the Cortina sedan was replaced, eventually exporting it to the UK as the P100.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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