Driver: Dave Smith
Car: Ford Sierra XR4i
Engine: Standard 2.8i
Gearbox: Standard Ford Type 9 five speed until it breaks again and then maybe a four speed
Modifications: Plenty of Nathanic 'don't need that' trim removal both inside and out. Freeflow exhaust with tubular manifolds. K&N air filter. Nowt else.

1/4 mile results: 15.8 ET @ 87+ mph

For a car that cost about 250 quid you can't argue with a fifteen second quarter.

MOT work was not worth it in May 2001, so that is the end of that. It is destined to join the other rusting cars at Marsh Farm. The 2.8 V6 will join the V6 stash in a barn sometime.