Ford Escort Cosworth

...the first production turbo powered Ford which caused a huge impact on the world of motor sport from 1985 to 1992 when the last Sierra RS Cosworth was made. The mk1 Sierra RS Cosworth had no ABS (Anti Lock Braking) system, it was extremely raw (and somewhat prone to throwing you off the road on corners when the unexpected happens) this car was well known for the huge whale tail boot spoiler that you can’t forget. By the time the Sierra Sapphire RS ...
...parts for the car from Ford can be a waiting game as the specialist parts generally have to be ordered in, though there are many aftermarket companies available which can provide near enough any part you require or an alternative. The cost for these parts is simply you pay for what you get, if you want a unreliable/cheap part that will wear quickly buy cheap, this car is a high performance car don’t scrimp on the cost of vital parts and you will ...

lyndsayw 28.07.2007 · Read full review
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...for the car from a Ford RS dealer, and it had covered 20,000 miles when I bought it. It was my first performance car, and the first shock came quickly. I'd had it about 3 months, when I got a problem with a major electrical fuse blowing - 2 weeks at the local Ford RS dealer and £350 later, they traced it to be a faulty output from the engine control module. I had intermittent cold-start problems during every winter, until around 1999 when things ...
...that went wrong was the Ford immobilisor, which I was quoted £650 to replace, but decided to have it removed instead (for £90) as there was also a Clifford system on-board. When I sold it (in 2000 for £10500) it had covered 75,000 miles, and the engine was beginning to sound a little noisy and tappety. It had always been to Ford for every service, but I later learned that they use a fully-synthetic oil rated at 0W/40, when in actual fact the engine ...

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Since Ive nearly reached retirement age, Im now looking for a small, spacious and economical car instead of in my youth when I went for cars wit the fastest 0 to 60 times and how much of a babe magnet the car was!!. Ive had Escort before, but mainly old Mark I and Mark II models because as people with rear wheel drive cars say, I like to do it sideways. Ive also had a Rs Cosworth, but because of stupid insurance and lack of will power to stay away ...
...give it up. Im now stuck, cos basically Im skint because Ive got a wedding to pay for in a castle , a honeymoon to the Bahamas and Orlando, and because some turd piniched by beloved Horny Hiesta after only 8 hours. Ive been looking at Mondeos and a New shape Primera but becuase I didnot really want to get myself further into debt, I decided to buy myself another banger and do it up after running it for six months and hopefully make a profit. I spend ...

bazza1603 17.03.2001 · Read full review
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...have to go to a ford dealer . The 65L fuel tank is on the small size for a car which does ~35MPG but its all about the looks and sheer speed with these beasts. Like the sierra 3door cosworth the large double whale tail spoiler is the only down side to the car as I gives a “boy racer” look to an other wise manly car (not discriminating against women. its just a saying), but this is just my opinion! Sorry if you like them! Front Recaro ...
...comfortable ( if you can get leather ones it’s a bonus!. Plus it adds value to the car). Sun Roof, Electric windows and mirrors, Central Locking, and Tinted Glass, are all standard equipment. The Escort Cosworth stopped being produced until 1995, in my mind a loss to the driving world.. Although if you are lucky enough to have one they are sort after. and therefore don’t loose there price You can pick up these today for around £16,000 ...

michael4wood 24.02.2005 · Read full review
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I own an Escort Cosworth N reg ,1996, only done 20,500 miles which is in mint condition and it is the best car I have ever had ! It has fantastic acceleration and sticks to the road like glue.Who cares if it doesn`t do many miles to the gallon, when I am driving it I always have a big smile on my face.When you are about and about the atttention you get is unbelievable, everybody looks at it and you feel proud that it is your car !! Plus if you keep it in mint condtion with full service history it will hold it`s value. ...

Saramaria 04.11.2007
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Not a lot of people know of Quantum, but the Stourbridge based 'kit car' (i use the trem loosely) manufacturer take the basis of a Ford, and transform it into a high performance street legal sports car. The 2+2 is my favourite, but they also have sensible saloons, the amazing H4 and the completely mental Xtreme. Performance is outstanding, the 2+2 I have on loan from Quantum is 1900cc with Weber carbs, Piper cam, gas dampers, the lot! And does it ...
...a 0-60 time of about 7 seconds, possibly less depending on driving style. I'm sure someone more qualified than me would shave that time down to about 6 secs. But thats fast in anyone's book. Quantum also have a decent website at http://www.quantumcars.co.uk which is informative for learning how to build their cars, or if you're like me, how to get hold of a 2nd hand fully built one. Pay it a visit if you've ever considered affordable performance ...

madhatter 04.09.2000 · Read full review
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