The MkIII Fiesta got turned into a fire breathing monster when it was turned into the Fiesta RS Turbo.

It was indroduced to the market in April 1990 and it was withdrawn in 1992 when it was replaced with a less favourable RS1800.

The RS Turbo Fiesta was loosely based on the Earlier XR2i. Visually they where nearly identical , apart from the Rs having 14″ alloys 1″ larger than those on the XR2i, The RS turbo had Green Piping on mouldings overs the XR2i’s blue piping. also the RS featured a coloured coded rear spoiler.

The quick clear heated front windscreen and ABS braking system where optional extras.

Inside the RS was more appealing as it had a solid black Recaro interior the posh name was Ascot in Raven.

The Fiestas CVH engine is pretty much the same as the one in the Escort apart from having a smaller T2 Garrett turbo charger as space was limited.

The Fiesta RS Turbo only came in 4 colours Fords Diamond White, Black, Radiant Red and Mercury Grey. This was the only Metallic colour, A few Fiesta where produced in the rarer Moondust Silver which is a lighter silver colour.

The car recieved poor reviews from critics and the higher insurance costs of the early 90′s really hampered the sales.

The MK4 Escort is probably one of the most recognised cars around and a shape that is written in the history books.

Based on the MK3 Series 1 RS Turbo, the S2 was a more road friendly car, as the Series 1 was made purely for homologation.

The same 1600cc turbo charged engine was used but a few changes took place. they produced around 130BHP from the factory at around 6/7psi of boost pressure

* The Garret T3 turbo (water cooled, unlike the S1).
* Revised engine management settings.
* Lower overall gearing.
* Improved gearbox over S1 model.
* Improved Limited Slip Differential.
* Larger clutch by 20mm to 220mm.
* Improved KE Jetronic unit.
* Improved Intercooler

There was also some Chassis and Suspension changes.

* Stiffer front and rear springs.
*ABS.
*Larger front discs, larger rear drums.
* Anti Roll bars upgraded.

Ford Rallye Sport or known as its shortened name RS more commonly. This is Fords European performance division much like AMG is to Mercedes. They specialise in low run models that are high in performance.

The first RS badged Ford Models where the 1970 Escort RS1600 and Capri RS2600. They are still in production today with the Focus RS MkII and Focus RS500.

Founded in 1963 in Boreham Essex the Ford RS divison has always been successful in Motorsport from the World Rally Championship to World Touring Car Championship.