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1985 Rapido Merkur XR4Ti Photos

From the Archive: California-based Rapido Group gives the underwhelming Merkur XR4Ti the extra boost it has always needed.

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From the Archive: Known as the very popular Ford Sierra in Europe, the Merkur XR4Ti lost some of its more exciting flavor in its trip to the United States market. The Rapido Group has addressed that shortcoming with a substantial aftermarket update to the car's engine and chassis.

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti wheel

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti interior

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti interior

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti shifter

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4

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Rapido Merkur XR4Ti turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4

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