Escort RS Cosworth

The Fantastic Escort RS Cosworth one of the most famous Ford Rally Cars ever made!

Engine:
The Cosworth YBT engine unit. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel and engine management system.
Compression ratio 8:1.
Garrett T3/T04 turbocharger.
Power 227bhp at 6250 rpm with max torque 220 lb.ft at 3500 rpm.
The engine ran on Unleaded Fuel and used a catalytic converter on the exhaust system, which restricted the exhaust system flow.

Body:
The 2 door escort shell needed extensive modifications to use the larger Cosworth engine and transmission. The Escort Cosworth was based on the Sierra Cosworth floor pan, although this Escorts basic shape looks the same as the every day Mk5 Escort the rear 1/4's were built to be a little longer. This made the mating of the shell to the floor a little easier. Tilt and Slide Factory Fitted Sun Roof, Electric windows and mirrors, Central Locking, and Tinted Glass, were all standard equipment. The rear tail-gate featured the famous large double whale tail spoiler. The Escort was later available with a smaller rear spoiler, which was necessary for type approval in countries such as Switzerland.

Transmission:
Permanent four wheel drive with 34/66% front/rear power split. 5 Speed MT-75 manual five speed gearbox.

Suspension:
Independent front and rear Fichtel and Sachs gas telescopic dampers with 28 mm front anti-roll bar and 22mm rear. Power assisted rack and pinion steering with 2.45 runs lock to lock.

Trim:
Front Recaro seats, with adjustable head restraints were used. Various trim levels were available:- Motorsport, Lux Leather, optional extra. Later a limited edition was available named The Monte Carlo. Later Escorts used a smaller T25 Turbo unit and revised ECU this made the car a little more driveable in standard trim than it larger T3 turbo version.

At the end of Fords Escort Cosworth run it was offered without the Large upper rear spoiler.