Description
ASM Classics are proud and delighted to offer for sale this superb example of the Ford Escort RS2000 Custom
Produced : 1976-80
Engine cc : 1993
Engine bhp : 110
Top Speed : 108mph
0-60mph : 8. 5
Launched in Jan 1976 the RS2000 was based on the two door MKII Escort. It used a 2 litre in-line four SOHC engine mounted longitudinally in the bay. The gearbox was bolted to the rear of the engine. Power was then fed to the diff by a prop shaft then onto the rear wheels.
Front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension used leaf springs with telescopic dampers.
Front mounted discs (solid) and rear drums were used.
Four spoke alloy wheels came as standard.
The most recognisable feature of the Mk2 RS2000 is the `droop snoot` nose.
At the time of its launch only 1 spec was available.
A 1976 RS2000 as standard had all the options which were later to make up the `custom pack`.
In mid `77 the broad body stripe was dropped for a smaller twin coachline, at the same time the RS2000 decal was placed onto the rear quarters.
The biggest spec change came in September `78. The RS was now available in two specifications (basic and custom).
The basic was exactly the same mechanically but it lost a lot of the `luxuries`, including
tinted glass, glove box, door cards, console and the alloys. The interior was a mixture of the 1600 Sport and the Mexico.
The custom was much the same as the original of `76 except the following. The original Scheel seats were replaced by Recaros, the glass had a bronze tint instead of a green one and you had a choice of trim colour!
Late 1978 (when they had dropped the Mexico) they had 2 models of RS2, the base and
the custom trim should have the following.
Fishnet Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod, centre console, 6Jx13″ alloys, boot carpet, remote drivers door mirror and the back panel around the rear lights was black.
Base trim had Mexico door cards, steel wheels, and body colour rear pane.
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ABOUT THIS CLASSIC: Ford Escort RS2000 Custom HPF 288V
This vehicle comes with a truly remarkable written and photographed vehicle file, with many , very interesting documented articles. (To include extremely detailed information in respect of)
1/ Body shell
2/ Mechanical
3/ Glass and trim
5/ Wheels and tyres
5/ In my ownership
We are more than happy to share this information on request.
For more information in respect of this classic please contact us at ASM CLASSICS SALES on the details below.
