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Escort RS Cosworth
The Escort Cosworth was based on the outgoing Sierra Cosworth floor pan, although this Escorts basic shape looks the same as the every day Mk5 Escort the rear 1/4's were built to be a little longer. This made the mating of the shell to the floor a little easier.
Engine
The Cosworth YBT engine was based on the Sierra Sapphire 4WD Cosworth unit.
Bore 90.8 mm stroke 77mm
Compression ratio 8:1
Weber-Marelli electronic fuel and engine management system
Garrett T3/T04 turbocharger factory set at 0.8 bar boost pressure.
Max power 227bhp at 6250 rpm with max torque 220 lb.ft at 3500 rpm.
The engine was mounted longitudinally in the Mark V shell, compared to the MK5 RS2000 which was mounted transversely.
The engine ran on Unleaded Fuel and used a catalytic converter on the exhaust system. This restricted the exhaust system flow considerably. The engines has a green painted cam cover to indicate an Unleaded fuel version.
Body
The 2 door shell needed extensive modifications by Ghia to use the larger Cosworth engine and transmission.
The Escort Cosworth was based on the outgoing Sierra Cosworth floor pan, although this Escorts basic shape looks the same as the every day Mk5 Escort the rear 1/4's were built to be a little longer. This made the mating of the shell to the floor a little easier.
Tilt and Slide FFSR (Factory Fitted Sun Roof), Electric windows and mirrors, Central Locking, and Tinted Glass, were all standard equipment.
The rear tail gate featured a large double whale tail spoiler, bringing back memories of the Sierra 3 door Cosworth. The Escort was later available with a smaller rear spoiler which was necessary for type approval in countries such as Switzerland.
Transmission
Permanent four wheel drive with 34/66% front/rear power split 5 Speed MT-75 manual five speed gearbox. As used in the 4x4 Sierra Cosworth.
Suspension
Independent front and rear Fichtel and Sachs gas telescopic dampers with 28 mm front anti-roll bar and 22mm rear. Power assisted rack and pinion steering with 2.45 runs lock to lock.
Trim
Front Recaro seats, with adjustable head restraints were used.
Various trim levels were available:- Motorsport & Lux.
Leather, optional extra.
Later a limited edition was available named The Monte Carlo.
Later Escorts used a smaller T25 Turbo unit and revised ECU, this made the car a little more driveable in standard trim than it larger T3 turbo version.
At the end of Fords Escort Cosworth run it was offered without the Large upper rear spoiler.