It combined the venerable DOHC 1. . Introduced in 1970, the RS1600 was powered by a 1. Part of the Kinlee Collection, the Genesis of the RS breed, rare, valuable, superbly restored and rather special. (1970 to 1974) CMB $73,896. 1983 Ford Escort RS 1600i. 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 For Sale. As well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened Type 49 body shells, making them ideal for rallying. The Escort 'RS1600' was developed using the BDA engine that was essentially a detuned Formula 3 unit. <ul><li>Really well prepared Mk1 RS1600 with FoMoCo (PVX) provenance</li><li>Current FIA/HTP file, HRVI papers, and the FoMoCo original build-sheets/allocation</li><li>New Wayne Mitchell 1800 BDA engine producing over 210 BHP. Bore 80. Buy it now for £80,050 - contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers. com. The car was built a number of year ago and was featured in Classic Ford. Torque 110lb/ft @ 4500rpm. The Ford Escort mk1 RS Twin Cam and RS1600 was a sports car built by Ford for race and road use in the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. Fully restored Works Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 with racing history in new condition! This original factory Escort is equipped with the famous 1600 BDA engine with HART valve cover and original Weber 45 carburettors which delivers an output of approximately 215-235 hp. The model was initially a higher performance version for rallies and racing built for Group 2 international rallying, produced as the Escort Twin Cam in the regular assembly line in Halewood and completed in a remote corner of the plant. Ford Model: Escort RS 1600 Group: 2 Cylinder capacity: 1601 Transmission: RWD No of cylinder: 4 Country: United Kingdom Date of homologation: October 2, 1970 End of homologation: January 1, 1982 Description UPDATE - Homologation Form 1605 re-published and dated V20220812 following FIA Historic Technical Working Group review. Built in jan 1970 being one of the first 15 of the assy line, it is believed that it spent the first year as an a rs dealer show car and was not registered until November that year, it has had 7 previous owners and it’s been in the current owner’s possession for several years, in 2019 the car was. Supplied new on 24/7/1971, and immediately exported to Malta where it was to remain until 2005. Guide price: £65000 - £80000. Cubic capacity 1601cc (97. £17,000. Escort RS 1600 Specification Engine 4 cylinder in line. 68cu in). Four branch exhaust manifold. We have the V5 Here which shows RS turbo. Ford Escort RS1600. 6-litre engine that had powered the legendary Lotus Cortina with the smaller and lighter bodyshell of the recently introduced Mk1 Escort. 72mm (3. 06in). 1986 Ford Escort S1 Turbo - Fast Road /Race Car - For Sale. Premium Dealer. 98mm (3. Description. Compression ratio 10:1. . Twin overhead camshafts driven by toothed rubber belt. Ford Escort S1 Turbo - Track Day / Race / Fast Road Car. 9th Dec, 2023 10:00 The December 2023 Auction 1983 Ford. Power 115hp (DIN) @ 6500rpm. FOLLOW MARKET. . 6L inline four engine that produced 115hp. One of the most notable early European Ford Escort variants was the RS1600. £16,995. 1971 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600. Lot Number: 215. Stroke 77. Like the Lotus Cortina, the Escort Twin Cam was conceived primarily as Ford’s premier motor sport weapon for the Group 2 class of international competition. 19in). It stated to have approx 400 BHP and certainly feels like it as its very quick. History. Overhead valves – 4 per cylinder.