Two-door gets an extensive high-tech makeover – with Ford's blessing
A new UK engineering specialist has revived the original Ford Escort RS, with the backing of the car-making giant. It has been developed by Coventry-based Boreham Motorworks and is unique for being allowed to use the Escort name and Ford badges. Unlike many similarly conceived rivals, it is not a restomod based on an existing chassis. Instead, it is an all-new car and each example will be given a chassis number continuing on from the original production run.
It produces 296bhp and is mounted to a five-speed dog-leg ’box, with ratios aimed at providing usability both on the road and track. Power steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control are omitted to match the driving experience of the original car. It’s also fitted with coilover suspension and an automatic torque-biasing limited-slip differential that’s said to provide “controllable and predictable” oversteer.
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