1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Highlights
- 121,000 km
- Equipped with 16-inch Compomotive Motorsport wheels
- Iconic 'whale-tail' spoiler design
- Fitted with Garrett's largest T34 turbo engine
- Beautifully presented in original Imperial Blue
The most
There are few words that make car enthusiasts' hearts beat faster than 'special homologation'. These road-going racing cars are designed to meet motorsport regulations, allowing a privileged few from the general public to acquire the fastest and best-designed cars offered by manufacturers.
Here's one from Ford: a 1993 Escort RS Cosworth, built for Group A of the WRC. Fans have fond memories of its iconic 'whale-tail' spoiler and the distinctive sound of its Cosworth-designed turbo engine. This example, fitted with the Garrett T34 turbo, has 121,000 km on the clock. It is sure to attract the interest of Fast Ford collectors the world over. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make it your own.
History and documents
- Registered in 1993, the second year of production of the RS.
- Meter reading 121,000 km, apparently genuine
- Registered for road use in France
- Subject of a detailed article in News d'Anciennes
Condition
- Original and beautifully preserved inside and out
- Finished in the sought-after Imperial Blue, in excellent condition
- Bodywork in very good condition, with no major defects visible in the photos
- Fitted with 16-inch Compomotive Motorsport wheels
- Very little wear visible on the Recaro cloth seats
- Manual sunroof and electric windows advertised as being in good working order
- Simple interior, no air conditioning
The mechanics
- 2.0-litre (1,994 cm³) twin-cam engine developing 220 bhp
- Turbo Garrett T34 - the fastest accelerating version
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- All-wheel drive system
- Exhaust system without catalytic converter, improving engine breathing
- Described as a very healthy car, in good working and driving order
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1993
- Make Ford
- Model Escort
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 121,000 Kilometres
- Engine size 1994
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Diémoz
- Location International
- Country France
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