1987 | Ford Escort turbo RS

The 'Series 2' Escort RS Turbo (produced between 1986-1990) was much more approachable on the road, whereas the earlier car was, in reality, a bit of a 'homologation special'. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1600cc, fuel-injected CVH engine from the Series 1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch, improved KE Jetronic unit, and an inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The Series 2 car produced an impressive 132bhp at 5750rpm, with maximum torque of 133 lb/ft at 2750rpm, giving it serious performance with a top speed of 125mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds. Although on paper, these figures were a tad down on the Series 1, the new car was considerably easier to drive quickly and, effectively, was a faster car.

First registered on 28th August 1987, this fantastic little RS Turbo has just been restored after being off road for 18 years. The car was stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original colour of Black. Fitted with an aluminium radiator and uprated exhaust, the car presents very well. Whilst there are a few details left to complete such as sourcing the centre caps for the refurbished alloy wheels, the vendor reports the car to run and drive very well and just needs someone to finish off a few final details. Supplied with a V5C registration document, photographic record of the restoration, as well as a host of spare parts. Ever popular and with a cult following, these wonderful hot hatches provide driving thrills from the 1600cc turbo engine along with cool 1980's period looks. Consigned by Will Penrose.

Lot details
Year: 1987
Make: Ford
Model: Escort RS Turbo
Registration: E940 ELM
Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABHS08190
Odometer: 33,330


* Bare metal repaint

* Factory ordered black