Turbo Car Imported Fully Assembled

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 24, 10 November 1987, Page 5 (Supplement)

Turbo Car Imported Fully Assembled

THE Ford Laser TX3 has taken on an exciting new performance dimension with the introduction of a turbocharged double overhead camshaft engine. With the new 1.6 litre fuelinjected engine, carefully engineered to blend high performance with superb driveability, motorists will benefit from significant increases in power and torque. This stylish new performance oriented car, offering outstanding value for money, is being imported fully assembled to coincide with the launching of a new model range for Ford Laser sedan and hatchback cars. It will be marketed alongside the locally assembled fuelinjected Ford Laser TX3. Already renowned for its winning driving capabilities, both on the highway and the race circuit, the introduction of the Ford Laser TX3 with

a DOHC 16 valve turbocharged intercooled engine will further enhance the wide appeal of a strong and comprehensive model range. "For a car that already has a valued reputation as an outstanding performer, the introduction of this new car with its powerful engine is a very significant advance," Ford New Zealand's director of saies and marketing, Mr Reyn Penny, said. "The Ford Laser TX3 Turbo clearly represents high performance, high excitement motoring. In a nutshell, it's a technological tour de force that puts the POW back in power." Mr Penny said the Ford Laser TX3 Turbo, which had a recommended retail price of $38,995, combined exciting exterior styling and discreet interior appointments with the exhileration and benefits of a turbocharged double overhead

camshaft engine. With a maximum speed of 213km/h, the Ford Laser TX3 Turbo's four cylinder engine produces maximum power of 1 lOkw at 6000 revs and maximum torque of 195Nm at 5000 revs. Compared to the familiar 1.6 litre fuel-injected engine used in the Ford Laser TX3i, these represent increases of 43 percent in power and torque. In addition to the high performance engine, which has a compression ratio of 7.9: 1, the new car's engineering features include ventillated four wheel disc brakes, five-speed manual transmission and independent sportsoriented MacPherson-strut suspension with stabiliser bars fitted front and rear. The Ford Laser TX3 Turbo's precise rack and pinion steering has a turning circle of 9.4 metres and 3.6 turns from lock to lock. "In representing high performance high excitement motoring, we believe the Ford Laser TX3 Turbo will be warmly received in the marketplace where people are placing increasing emphasis on the combined attributes of performance and value," Mr Penny said. "With its attributes of high performance and superb driveability, we believe the car is unmatched in the marketplace." The car's attractive body styling has been further enhanced by the use of front and rear spoilers, four quartz halogen headlamps and alloy road wheels with low profile radial tyres. Interior features for the Ford Laser TX3 Turbo are many and have been carefully tailored to reflect the car's high performance pedigree. The comprehensive analogue instrumentation includes speedometer and tachometer with the driving controls arranged in a cluster manner while the car's interior is tastefully finished in loop pile carpet, moulded door trims and cloth headlining. A soft sports steering wheel is fitted while the front bucket seats are fitted with adjustable head restraints.

The 50/50 split rear seat is also fitted with head restraints while the car's comprehensive heating and ventillation system features a four-speed fan, heater duct to the rear and side demister. Overall the Ford Laser TX3 Turbo represents an outstanding performance package which has been tailored to further enhance the appeal of a market-leading car already renowned for its driving characteristics.