I just found out this was a thing

"S65" (granthp) 04/17/2018 at 21:00 • Filed to: Sierra, Ford Sierra, XR8, Ford, homologation special

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Sierra XR8, as I understand it is a homologation special for Group One racing produced in 250 units. It had the 302 from the Mustang. Neat little car right?

daender > S65 04/17/2018 at 21:15

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So, basically, what happens to US-sold Merkur XR4Ti’s after their turbo-4s die? It’s a shame Ford didn’t want to cannibalize Mustang sales but that would’ve been a cool car to sell stateside!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > S65 04/17/2018 at 21:38

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Neat, but I’d rather have that RS200...

pip bip - choose Corrour > S65 04/18/2018 at 06:33

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gotta love south africa

feather-throttle-not-hair > S65 04/18/2018 at 13:19

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Related: I want to say they raced V8 Merkurs in IMSA GTO. I think the early cars had the 4 banger, but they eventually switched to the V8.