Ford Escort RS 2000 (1975)

This Escort Mk.II is an RS2000 replica, based on a 2-door 1100cc «S» body, in which a huge list of mechanical improvements has been applied, including a spectacular 2.1-liter, 170hp PINTO engine that makes it a true «animal» .

The transformation and preparation of this RS2000 was done with no cost restriction and the car has the parts described below, among others:

ENGINE
- WOSSNER forged pistons
- COSWORTH connecting rods
- stage 3 head with large valves
- MAHLE big end bearings
- KENT CAMS HT1 camshaft
- KENT CAMS adjustable camshaft pulley
- COMETIC joints
- complete kit of screws and bolts ARP
- TITAN competition oil pump
- RS2000 aluminum sump
- MOCAL 16-line oil cooler
- completely balanced

CARBURETION
- 2x WEBER 45
- FACET RED TOP fuel pump
- FILTER KING filter and pressure regulator
- custom exhaust manifold made by ESCAPES DO AREEIRO
- complete stainless steel exhaust line made by ESCAPES DO AREEIRO

IGNITION
- BESTEK electronic ignition
- BESTEK SUPERSPARK coil
- BOSCH competition distributor with competition shaft
- MAGNECOR spark plug wires

TRANSMISSION
- TYPE-9 5 speed gearbox
- RS2000 aluminum bellhousing
- 4:1 LSD locked to 80%

COOLING
- AIRTEC aluminum radiator
- complete SAMCO cooling pipes
- SPAL electric fan
- REVOTEC temperature valve

SUSPENSION
- GRP4 dolly
- complete POWERFLEX bushings kit
- all round adjustable GAZ shock absorbers
- adjustable camber

STEERING
- electric power steering with rheostat
- 2.4 steering box

The Ford Escort Mk.II was introduced in January 1975 and had a more "boxy" design than its predecessor.

Unlike the Escort Mk.I, 100% developed by Ford UK, the Mk II was developed together in a close collaboration between Ford UK and Ford Germany. With the code name «Brenda», it was developed using basically the same mechanical components as the Mk.I.

There was some criticism at the launch date due to the rear suspension still using leaf springs, although some competitors like the Hillman Avenger have already adopted spiral springs. However, none of the critical points pointed to Escort Mk.II prevented the model from becoming one of Ford's best-selling European models.

Like the Escort Mk.I, the Mk.II had a successful career in rallies and track racing, with its «RS» versions - the RS1800 in the Gr.4 rally class and the RS2000 in the Gr.1 in rallies and track racing - being today one of most popular and desired classic rally and race car.

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