Ford Escort RS Turbo 

Registration Number: B89 WKP

First Registered: 04-03-1985

Engine Size: 1597cc

Mileage: 68,827 

Colour: White 

Engine Number: ET98290

Chassis Number.: WFOBXXGCABET98290

V5C present

 

The Ford Escort RS Turbo was based on the 3-door Ford Escort Saloon and was supplied in a Diamond White body colour only. The engine fitted to the RS Turbo was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads imposed by the addition of a turbocharger. Computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating turbocharger boost control were also fitted resulting in a healthy 132bhp and a top speed of 122 mph. The gearbox and transmission were also 'beefed-up' and the RS saw the début of a unique viscous controlled limited slip differential which reduced widely varying speed differences between the drive shafts, greatly improved cornering, and reduced torque-steer. 

Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers, and aerodynamic aids. On the tailgate, an XR3i spoiler (also body-coloured) was fitted together with "RS Turbo" decals. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and XR3i type Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing.

For many the Series 1 RS was the holy grail of Escorts, especially for those that were teenagers in the 1980s. Now the RS is a collectors dream and Fords most iconic, affordable super cars of the 1980s. We are pleased to offer this lovely example of a late series one, finished in its correct diamond white colour scheme.

With an excellent interior, mechanically sorted and professional repaint it is also backed up with good history file and related paperwork. Sitting on clean alloys and correct pattern tyres these early cars were very focused and considerably 'edgier' than the succeeding Series 2 and consequently have a ready market. This Ford represents a rare opportunity for any RS fan, collector or enthusiast.

 

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