Engines  
Transverse mounted 1600 OHV (84 BHP DIN) with twin venturi Weber carburettor, automatic choke and electronic ignition.

Transmission
Four speed synchromesh gearbox with remote shift. Self adjusting clutch. Uprated transaxle and drive shafts. Front wheel drive.

Suspension Steering
Sports suspension with uprated damper settings and spring rates. Front-Independent MacPherson struts, telescopic dampers with coil springs. Rear-Beam axle with trailing arm and coil springs. Tubular Pahard rod with stabiliser bar. Telescopic dampers

Steering
Bulkhead mounted rack and pinion steering and safety  decoupling energy absorbing column. Turning circle between walls 36.5feet (11.2mtrs)

Brakes
Servo assisted diagonally split, dual line system.
Front: ventilated 9.4" discs.
Rear: self adjusting 7.0" drums.
Handbrake: self adjusting floor mounted mechanical linkage to rear brake drums.

Wheels & Tyres
13" x 6" alloy wheels with 185/60 HR 13 ultra low profile ply tyres.

Lighting & Electrical 
7 fuse, 12 volt negative earth system. Dual tone horn. 7" circular halogen headlamps. Driving lamps with overriders. Harzard warning flashers. Direction indicators incorporated into front bumper. Rear fog lamp. Heated rear window, front door operated courtesy switches for interior light , intermittent wipe and electric screen wash, tailgate was/wipe, illuminated heater controls, handbrake warning light.

Body
Three door hatchback with gas struts and concealed hinges on rear door. Front and rear towing hooks. Black louvred design radiator grill with drag reducing aerofoil section. Aerodynamic front and rear black spoilers and black wheelarch extensions. Black wide section bumpers with end caps. Twin body colour door mounted mirrors (Remote control driver's side). Black door handles and black door locks with bright inserts. Special XR2 decal treatment on bodyside. Special rocker panel paint/decal scheme. Extended black window surround paint. XR2 decal on tailgate.  Laminated windscreen. 7.5 gallon fuel tank. Luggage space effective capacity: As a 4 seater 7.1 cu. ft., as a 2 seater 35.3 cu. ft.

Interior
Front slide mounted sports relining bucket seats with anti-tip lock. Quick action single fold rear bench seat with automatic lock. 'storm' and Crushed Velour fabric trim. Shark Grey environment colour. A-frame front head restraints. Inertia reel seat belt to driver's and passenger's seats. Driver's and passenger's door storage bins. Detachable moulded rear package tray with carpet inserts, front door three point armrests, three point armrests, three roof mounted grab handles. Full door trim incorporating soft feel cappings and 'storm' fabric inserts, with grey mylar sidewall and rear quarter trim finisher, fully trimmed roof pillars. Soft feel instrument panel with grey finish instrument cluster applique with red surround and grey finished applique to switch panel. Front passenger glove compartment with illumination and lid, front package shelf and driver's side stowage. Centre face level vent with two outboard fascia mounted adjustable rectangular fresh air vents. Air blending heater with 2-speed fan. Three ash trays. Soft feel two spoke sports steering wheel. Windscreen mounted dipping rear view mirror. Perforated 'Cool Black' head lining and sunvsor with vanity mirror on passenger's side. Header mounted digital multi-function clock. Shark Grey loop pile carpet. Handbrake grip. Sports gearshift knob. Centre console with grey finish applique and coin rack. Rear wheelarch trim in passenger compartment. 'Ghia type sound insulation material. Ford push button radio (MW/LW)p21. Cigar Lighter. Three level system controlling turn indicators, horn, high beam, headlamp flasher, driving lights, two speed wipers, intermittent wipe. Illuminated instrument switches. Speedometer/odometer, tachometer, trip recorder, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, warning lights for oil pressure, turn indicators, high beam and ignition. Brake fluid level warning indicator. Load compartment carpet. Storage compartment under rear-floor.