Ford Escort Rally Car

Ford Escort Rally Car

A serious, purpose-built Ford Escort race car, finished in striking blue with gold wheels and equipped with an impressive competition specification. This Escort is an exciting package for anyone looking for a competitive race or rally car.

Engine & Drivetrain
- 2.0L OHC engine producing 190 hp and 200 Nm
- Engine used in only one race
- Starter motor, alternator, distributor and water pump replaced
- New distributor
- Volvo M45 Sellholm dog-box transmission
- Sintered racing clutch
- Volvo 1030 rear axle with 5.38 final drive ratio and limited-slip differential (LSD)

Suspension & Handling
- Four-link rear suspension
- Bilstein coilovers at the front
- TRD coilovers at the rear
- Adjustable front control arms
- World Cup crossmember
- Heavy-duty quick-ratio steering system

The combination of the close-ratio competition gearbox, short final drive and dedicated suspension setup makes this Escort a focused package for fast, precise driving.

Brakes, Safety & Electrical
- Wilwood front brakes
- Volvo rear disc brakes
- Hydraulic handbrake
- Safety fuel cell
- Dual Carter gear-type fuel pumps
- Optima dry-cell racing battery
- New intercom unit
- Replaced pedal box and handbrake cylinders

Chassis & Interior
The car features a full competition interior with a roll cage, racing bucket seats, harnesses, a motorsport instrument panel and an aluminium checker-plate floor. The cockpit is equipped with a quick-release steering wheel, competition gear lever and hydraulic handbrake, providing a purposeful, race-ready environment.

The exterior features a distinctive blue finish, widened wheel arches, gold alloy wheels, a white side stripe and four auxiliary front spotlights, giving the car a classic rally-inspired appearance.

Recent Use & Maintenance
- Engine has seen only one race.
- Steering system and control arms have been used in four races.
- Pedal box and handbrake cylinders have been replaced.
- Starter motor, alternator, distributor and water pump were replaced during the engine’s race outing.
- New distributor and intercom unit.

Summary
A well-equipped Ford Escort competition car with a strong specification, classic looks and numerous purpose-built motorsport components. An ideal candidate for circuit racing, rallying or other motorsport disciplines, depending on the regulations of the intended series.

This vehicle has an old Finnish registration title and there should not be any issues with road registering it in another country.

It was built from a standard car and is not a genuine RS2000, all modifications including 2.0l engine size have been noted on the registration.