Escort 1. 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 car's. . Thirty-six years later, this hot. 0cm (159. The RS1800 was like the RS1600 – an expensive, highly-specialised, Cosworth-engined. It was designed to qualify as a Group A car for the World Rally Championship in which it competed between 1993 and 1998. 6-liter turbocharged inline-four V8 engine under its hood, with a maximum output of 130 horsepower and a torque of 132 lb-ft. Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 The final performance update arrived in the form of the turbocharged 132 PS (97 kW) RS Turbo model in October 1984. Ford Escort. . A legend born out of this collaboration is the 1984 Series 1 Ford Escort RS Turbo. Private. Turns out, the list of Ford Escort RS Turbo fans includes a group of fraudsters in the UK as well, who racked up £225,000 ($280,929 USD) in insurance payouts by. Ford Escort. Ford Escort RS Turbo 1990 H Registration. S. . The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a homologation special of the fifth generation European Ford Escort. . Verified. Lot #15,057. Luckily, this version of the Ford Escort is still fuel efficient despite being a turbocharged car. Secure Pay. It was so glorious, Ford made a limited black version for the Princess of Wales. 0cm (53. The late Princess of Wales owned multiple examples of the humble compact, including this 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 (S1), which was sold by Silverstone Auctions for £722,500 ($846,058 at. £13,995. Black with grey. Make Offer. 1986 Ford Escort Rs Turbo. 57 inches); Height:135. 1991 Ford Fiesta Rs Turbo. This very special 1985 Ford Escort Turbo RS hammered for an astounding £722,500 ($848,319 USD), a truly incredible sum for any Escort, even one driven by royalty. [48] The RS Turbo was somewhat of a disappointment; it had been delayed several times and when it went on sale in early 1985, the chassis came in for severe criticism. A trip through nearly 40 years of the euro Escort provides a perfect cross-section of rally-ready, not-for-the-U. 6 RS Turbo 101k with some history and invoices. Macclesfield. | rhd. £49,995 20. Private. The MkII Escort arrived in 1975, and pretty much straight away we got the fast ones. 6 Turbo RS Series 1 Hatchback Non Custom 3dr Petrol Manual (132 bhp) £35,000. The Escort RS Turbo was the fastest the third-generation Escort got. Ford fiesta rs turbo in diamond White 1600 turbo petrol 5. It was available as a road car from 1992 until 1996. [49] These days, the Ford Escort RS Turbo remains a highly coveted and collectible model among enthusiasts, a fun, sporty machine that even won the heart of Princess Diana many years ago. Current BaT Auctions. Dealer £19,995 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions. Of course, this is no ordinary Escort Turbo RS, which is a special enough car in its own right. Secure Pay. | rhd. Salisbury. 6 RS Turbo Technical Specs 1986,1987,1988,1989,1990: 132 PS (130 hp); Petrol;Average consumption:7. 1. 9 l/100km (30 MPG);Length:406. 2:1 compression ratio, Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection, Bosch-Motorola engine management, Garrett T3 turbocharger, intercooler Ford Escort IV 1. 1. 20. Ford Escort. Diana acquired it after parting ways with her 1981 model and spending a short amount. 15 inches) 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. 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. 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. By Mack Hogan Published: Jun 21, 2023 Save. This is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a manual transmission. It has a 1. Thanks to an aluminum head, an uprated camshaft, and factory turbocharging, output was 132 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with a boot. £14,500. 84 inches); Width:164. . 0cm (64. 6 Turbo RS 3dr. 1975 Escort RS1800. specials, including the legendary rear-wheel-drive Escort RS2000 that dominated.