Escort RS Cosworth was successful even before debuting in WRC. V Escort. The Cheshire Collection is a carefully curated ensemble of modern classics that represent our vendor’s enthusiasm, and are all […] These rules spawned such revered machinery as the original BMW M3, Ford Sierra RS 500, Holden VN Commodore SS Group A and Nissan Skyline GT-R, all of which enjoyed success on Australian race circuits. It was built by M-Sport to compete in the World Rally Championship for the Ford World Rally Team. In a fashion typical of Group A homologation specials, the Escort RS Cosworth came with a range of brawny cosmetic enhancements designed to make the car effective in motor sport. Ford Escort RS Cosworth ‘Group N’ Rally Car – Road-Registered – Part of the Cheshire Collection since 2014 and boasting the unique attributes of a road registered Anglo-German rally car with just over 12,000km from new. His plan is to race this Escort RS Cosworth on a few gravel stage rallies around the world next year, along with occasionally piloting a Ford Fiesta R5 also. – Tarmac spec – Refreshed chassis with new paint inside and outside (invoice available) – Sparco rollcage – Cosworth Gr. Block and digital creative Ash Thorp set out to design a modern interpretation of what a Ford Escort RS Cosworth rallycar would look like if the Escort came out today and the current Ford team that designs the World Rally Championship cars were to design it. specials, including the legendary rear-wheel-drive Escort RS2000 that. One of our latest finished projects is this full Group A spec Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Ford Escort RS Cosworth. The cars were manufactured in Karmann’s facility in Rheine, Germany. 1980 Ford Escort RS1800 2. In addition to these plans, Block and Hoonigan plan to bring Gymkhana GRID back to America for a few events, along with continuing to work with Monster Energy to put on GRID events in Europe. Notify me when one is listed Have one? Watch on. Designed under the guidance of Ford's SVO department, the styling was carried out during 1989, a year. Technical specifications : The car just had a complete restoration. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a rally version homologation special of the fifth generation European Ford Escort. [3] It replaced the group A version that the brand had used since 1993 and was later replaced by the Ford Focus WRC in 1999. Engine serviced September 2022, renewed pistons, bearings, valves and guides, valve pressure cups, clutch AP double plate, after which approx. €95,000. . It is featured in Forza Horizon 4 as part of the Car Pass since November 2, 2018 and in Forza Horizon 5. It was the exceptions, and the opportunities they presented, that caught Ford’s eye. 0 BDG Built in 2015. It was designed to qualify as a Group A car for the World Rally Championship , in which it competed between 1993 and 1998. The result? The Cossie V2. It was a full nut and bolt restoration, may we say the end result is simply beautifull! A trip through nearly 40 years of the euro Escort provides a perfect cross-section of rally-ready, not-for-the-U. A engine, magnesium sump. Escort RS Cosworth was designed by Rod Mansfield and John Wheeler from Ford’s SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) department but the most notable part, a large double rear spoiler, was added by Frank Stephenson. – Water injection, ALS – Pectel ECU – Garrett 909 Turbo (34mm) – Side Exhaust, Dual Outlet, evo 909 – FFD 6. . This car is in great condition and serviced regularly. We completely restored the car, rebuilding all of it’s main components. In their effort for 1993's World Rally Championship season, Ford developed Ford Escort RS Cosworth based on the chassis and mechanicals of the Ford Sierra Cosworth to accommodate the larger Cosworth engine and transmission, fitted with the body panels found from the standard Mk. 230 km were driven. 0. More sedate road-going versions followed, and the model will forever be famous for its dramatic rear wing. Ford Escort RS1800 2. Everyday life with a Ford Escort RS Cosworth. As a Group A rally car, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth (aka 'Cossie') was a reasonable success, winning eight WRC events between 1994 and 1996. Initially built for World Rally Championship Group A competition homologation, these AWD turbocharged hatches were victorious at 10 different WRC events from 1993-1997. S. 303HP – 490 Nm. Ford Escort WRC is a rally vehicle based on the Ford Escort RS Cosworth with World Rally Car homologation. The aero kit comprised an adjustable satin black front splitter and a dual level rear spoiler. New rules, same car The Ford Escort Cosworth RS is one of the more unique – and most iconic – Blue Oval models from its long and illustrious history, which was originally conceived as a homologation version of the fifth-gen European model that allowed the automaker to qualify for Group A competition in the World Rally Championship. Not many problems, that I know of, have been reported about them. 0 km since last service (Llortec). The 1991 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Escort Cosworth Group A - abbreviated as Hoonigan Group A - is a custom variant of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth by Hoonigan. Group A competition (in which Ford’s Escort RS Cosworth was still a leading contender) was about to be ruled out, and the new World Rally Car regulations were to be applied from 1 January 1997, but with certain exceptions. 0 BDG - For Sale. Arguably the most wild-looking Escort RS “Cossie" ever built. One or two small defects were present on the first series of cars (pre-1994) and most are covered by the Ford warranty. The Escort Cosworth (and Sierra) are really easy cars to live with.