The RS Turbo, of course, is one of the best-known fast Fords, and a performance car icon of the 1980s. Princess Diana ended up behind the wheel of a 1985 Escort RS Turbo due to security-related concerns. Ford Escort RS Turbo 1990 H Registration. 1. Make Offer. 3/Mk. 6 RS Turbo 101k with some history and invoices. Current BaT Auctions. 5 seconds at 90 miles per hour and has a top speed of 128 miles per hour. Lot #15,057. Private. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a homologation special of the fifth generation European Ford Escort. It was so glorious, Ford made a limited black version for the Princess of Wales. Bid for the chance to own a 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. 5/Mk. 6 Turbo RS Series 1 Hatchback Non Custom 3dr Petrol Manual (132 bhp) £35,000. By Mack Hogan Published: Jun 21, 2023 Ford only offered the '85 Escort RS Turbo S1 in white, but the automaker suggested on painting Diana's Escort black and installing a base-model Escort's front grille to help keep the. Escort 1. Black with grey. 1/Mk. . Verified. Ford Escort. Macclesfield. Though far from being the fastest Ford, the RS Turbo was more than fast enough for its target audience. It goes a quarter-mile in 17. It was designed to qualify as a Group A car for the World Rally Championship in which it competed between 1993 and 1998. | rhd. Silverstone Auctions explains she was originally set to get a red convertible until the member. 1986 Ford Escort Rs Turbo. . 2:1 compression ratio, Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection, Bosch-Motorola engine management, Garrett T3 turbocharger, intercooler Attention all fast-Ford enthusiasts and classic 80's hot-hatch lovers! Get ready to join us on an exciting automotive adventure as we uncover the secrets of. Ford Escort (China) The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2000. Dealer £19,995 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions. In total there were six generations, spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 1. 1. £49,995. It capitalised on the turbocharging craze of the decade, hitting the streets in 1985 in Mk3 form with a flurry of tyre smoke – albeit through both front wheels, thanks to a standard-fit limited-slip differential. 8 seconds. Thirty-six years later, this hot. Ford Escort. £13,995. Secure Pay. 6 Turbo RS 3dr. 4 (1980–1992), and the final CE-14 Mk. A legend born out of this collaboration is the 1984 Series 1 Ford Escort RS Turbo. 6 (1990. Tech Spec: Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 Engine: 1596cc in-line four-cylinder, eight-valve, SOHC CVH with cast-iron block and alloy head, 8. Watch a Classic Mechanic Fix a Ford Escort RS Turbo A misfiring engine is a good excuse to take a closer look at one of the coolest Euro Fords. . . 2 (1968–1980), the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk. It was available as a road car from 1992 until 1996. 6 Turbo RS 3dr. The RS Turbo accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 8.