Ford Escort (Mk3) RS Turbo Series One 1984

[SVPSkins]

Formerly owner of Two, I feel the cars a must add for any Hot Hatch enthusiast in Gran Turismo.

The S1 Ford Escort RS Turbo was the final swan song for the Mk3 Escort, it was powered by a 1,596 Ford CVH In-Line 4 Turbo, which made a respectable 130bhp with a top speed of 132Mph, thanks to its 977kg body giving it a creditable 0-60 time of 7.8 secs (that was quick back in the day)

The Series 1 RS Turbo was a big hit when it was released in 1984/85, selling a total 8,604 units (5,576 sold in the UK alone), Even when it was only available in White, also who can for get those iconic blue strips across the side of the doors. Even now its a well sort after car with Mint stock untouched versions selling for as much as £20,000 (was £9,250 new)

It's by far one of the best Cars Ford Europe has ever made and i would love to see the car in future Gran Turismo tiles.

 

[JKgo]

....I'm a Ford man. I endorse this!!

 

[SVPSkins]

....I'm a Ford man. I endorse this!!

Yeah im a Ford Girl and wish id never sold my last one.

 

[Famine]

1984/85

One four digit year only, please. If you're unsure, go for the first year of production.

I've amended the title for you.

 

[SVPSkins]

One four digit year only, please. If you're unsure, go for the first year of production.

I've amended the title for you.

Sorry about that and thank you.

 

[Aero2000]

Oh I almost did something dumb First when I saw the picture I was thinking "hm what's the difference to mine suggestion about the RS Turbo , and then , Oh, it's the series before mine" Ha ha . You have my vote

 

[SVPSkins]

Oh I almost did something dumb First when I saw the picture I was thinking "hm what's the difference to mine suggestion about the RS Turbo , and then , Oh, it's the series before mine" Ha ha . You have my vote

Both S1 & S2 in game would be awesome

 

[Aero2000]

Both S1 & S2 in game would be awesome

Yeah you right ! More cars to the good peoples !

 

[SVPSkins]

Yeah you right ! More cars to the good peoples !

So true. GT needs proper cars not the shopping trollys we have.

 

[PikachuRacer11]

Looks a bit similar to the Escort GT made a bit later for American consumers (aside from the grille). It was a fun car to drive, but it was not as potent as the Escort RS Turbo from the European Market (GT's 119bhp/120HP vs RS Turbo's 130bhp/131HP).

This would be a great addition to Gran Turismo.

[Note: 1bhp (Brake Horsepower) is the equivalent to 1.01hp (Metric Horsepower). The bhp rating, known as Gross Horsepower by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) was used in the US until 1972. After 1972, the SAE chose to update it to the metric hp system which then became known as Net Horsepower. This was again revised in 2005 for a new rating known as Certified Horsepower for cars sold in the US and this was used by the automakers since. Even with the update the use of Metric HP is still used today in the US, but it isn't the SAE's certified hp rating.]