The Orion was launched in September 1983 as a four door saloon version of the Escort, offered at first only in GL and Ghia trim levels, missing out on the lower specification levels available on the Escort as well as the basic 1100 cc engine. Only 1300 cc and 1600 cc CVH engine options were available from launch, though with both carburettor and fuel injection options on the 1.6 Ghia. It was built by Ford of Europe. The Orion was a four door saloon based on the Ford Escort hatchback, with a separate boot.
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Source Wikipedia: Ford of EuropeLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a subsidiary company of the Ford Motor Company
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Source Wikipedia: Ford OrionLead paragraphtier 2Quote, Lead paragraph
produced by Ford Europe from 1983 until 1993
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WikipediaOrion Mark I (1983-1986)
Ford initially offered the Orion in only GL and Ghia trim levels
Year: Orion Mark I (1983-1986)
Ford initially offered the Orion in only GL and Ghia trim levels
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produced by Ford Europe from 1983 until 1993
Orion Mark I (1983-1986), passage 2
and 1600 cc CVH engine options were
Body style, sedan: Orion Mark I (1983-1986)
but instead of the Escort's hatchback, the Orion had a separate boot, making it a four-door saloon
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