MX-3 in IT?

[MarkL]

Could anyone tell me if the 4 cyl MX-3 would have any potential in IT and which group it would fall in?

I have my eye on one.

Thanks.

[joeg]

I think it would be an uncompetitive A, but weighted up a touch, could be a B

[it7rx739]

my guess ITC whith the GLC in the same group

[dyoungre]

Most of the parts are common with the EscortGT and 323 of the early '90s, so ITA would be a good bet. Mid pack at best.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Post the specs please...

AB

[MarkL]

All I could find were the Canadian Specs, but I don't think they could be that much different, could they? Doesn't it have the same engine the early Miata has? It really sounds like a B car.

Engine
Type Inline 4-cylinder
Valve gear DOHC 16-valve
Displacement 1598 cc
Bore and Stroke 78 x 84 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0 : 1
Horsepower SAE net 105 @ 6200 rpm
Torque, SAE net lb.-ft. 100 @ 3600 rpm
Fuel System Multi-port, EFI

Drivetrain
Type Front Engine / front drive
Transmission 5-speed manual

Ratios: MT RS
1st 3.42
2nd 1.84
3rd 1.29
4th 0.92
5th 0.73
Final Drive

Chassis
Frame Unit body (Monocoque)
Front Suspension Independent,
strut type with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent,
strut type with coil springs, Twin Trapezoidal Links (TTL),
stabilizer bar, and lateral reinforcement rod.
Steering Rack-and-pinion type with
engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist
Steering Ratio 17.0:1 (RS)
Steering Wheel Turns 3.1 (RS)
Brakes Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
Ventilated front discs 236 mm
Rear drums 200 mm (RS)

Wheels 5.5 JJ - 14 inch steel wheels

Curb Weight RS MT/AT: 1095 kg (2414 lbs)/ 1125 kg (2480 lbs)

External Dimensions mm (in.)
Wheelbase 2455 mm
Track (Fr/Rr) 1460 mm / 1465 mm
Overall Length 4208 mm
Overall Width 1695 mm
Overall Height 1320 mm

[Andy Bettencourt]

How does around 2300 in ITB sound? Shoud fit there.

AB

[MarkL]

Thanks. The MX-3 I had my eye on got away, but I'll keep looking. It sounds like the car should be at least a mid-pack runner in B at that weight and power. If I can find a good one I'll campaign for it to be placed there!

[Jake]

There was also a 1.8L V6 w/130hp and 115ft-lbs of tq. Now there's an interesting ITA car.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Originally posted by Jake@Nov 10 2005, 11:16 PM
There was also a 1.8L V6 w/130hp and 115ft-lbs of tq. Now there's an interesting ITA car.

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This is another car that we recommended to go to ITA from ITS.

AB