This RS is basically an Escort hatchback floor pan, with stretched quarter panels were manufactured longer and a few more additions.
The auto itself runs a 2 litre twin cam turbo charged engine which runs unleaded fuel and even has a catalytic converter, the lump itself longitudinally mounted. The main difference between this and the RS2000 Mk5 is that engine in that Ford is transversely mounted.
The fact the car is fitted with a CAT means the exhaust flow is restricted, therefore affecting power. A cam cover in green shows a mechanic or enthusiast the Cosworth is unleaded.
The Cosworth interior consists of a factory fitted Tilt and Slide sun roof, electric windows & mirrors, tinted windows and central locking and Recaro seats.
The car was availble as a Motorsport or LUX edition, both were availbale with optional leather.
A limited edition model the 'Monte Carlo' was released due to the success of the Escort RS, this came with OZ styled wheels and a range of WRC new colours, it was also kitted out with Monte Carlo embroidered seats.
The tail gate of this awesome car was somthing else it featured a twin whale tail, but was replaced on later models with a much subtler spoiler, these became necessary to stay within certain EU laws e.g. Switzerland.
Later RS Cossie modesl were also fitted with amuch smaller Garett T25 Turbocharger, this did the job of reducing turbo lag and a new type of ECU was fitted to aid driveability, this wasn't applied to the T3 turbo version.
YBT RS Cosworth 4WD engine.
Bore 90.8 mm stroke 77mm
Compression ratio 8:1
Weber-Marelli fuel / engine management system
T3/T04 turbocharger 0.8 bar boost pressure
BHP : 227bhp @ 6250RPM, Torque 150 lb.ft @ 3500 rpm.
Gearbox and drive system
Permanent 4WD (four wheel drive) with 34/66% front/rear power split MT-75 manual 5 speed transmission.
Suspension & Handling
Independent Fichtel and Sachs telescopic gas dampers front, rear 28 mm front and 22mm rear with anti roll bars, PA (Power Assisted) rack and pinion steering with 2.45 turns lock to lock.
