Facts about The Ford Escort RS Cosworth
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Two RS Cosworth models finished first and second in the 1994 British Touring Car Championship, with Colin McRae driving the winning car to secure Ford's manufacturer title that season.
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Widebody modifications increased the RS Cosworth's track width by 50 millimeters per side, allowing engineers to fit wider Dunlop racing slicks for improved cornering grip and stability.
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During the 1993 British Touring Car Championship, the RS Cosworth's sequential gearbox allowed drivers to shift in under 100 milliseconds, revolutionizing gear-change speed in touring car racing.
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The RS Cosworth's distinctive front end featured a deep air dam and aggressive splitter that increased front-end downforce by approximately 180 kilograms at maximum speed.
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A 16-valve Cosworth YB engine formed the foundation of the RS Cosworth's motorsport success, becoming the most successful naturally aspirated engine in Group A racing history.
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Ford's iconic rear wing on the RS Cosworth generated approximately 290 kilograms of downforce at 200 kilometers per hour, making it one of the most aggressive aerodynamic packages on any 1990s road car.
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At 1,753 kilograms, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth weighed significantly less than its competitors, giving it a crucial advantage in acceleration and handling during Group A racing.
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Only 7,145 road-going Ford Escort RS Cosworth models were built between 1992 and 1996 to meet homologation requirements for racing competition.
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In 1992, Ford fitted the RS Cosworth with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 227 horsepower for road-legal homologation purposes.
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Producing 550 horsepower in its final evolution, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth dominated Group A racing throughout the 1990s with aerodynamic wing designs.