Ford Escort (Mk3) RS1700t Prototype 1980

[RandomCarGuy17]

A prototype Group B rally car designed by Ford and based off of the Mk3 Ford Escort. It was also a precursor to the amazing RS200. I would love to see this show up in Gran Turismo, once they design more rallying courses.

Quote from Wikiland:

The Ford Escort RS 1700T was a prototype RWD car designed by Ford Motor Company in 1980 to compete in Group B rallying. Prototypes were based on the MKIII Escort and featured a Cosworth developed 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced over 300 bhp (224 kW) maximum power. Also a prototype vith a 2.4 Hart (derived from F.2 engine) was tested in 1982).

Persistent problems during the vehicle's development prompted Ford to drop plans for its production and instead begin work on an all-wheel-drivemodel to beating Audi Quattro, designed and built from scratch, resulting in the famous RS200.

Specs:
Engine - 1.8L BDT Inline-4
Drivetrain - Front Engine, RWD
Power - 300 hp (224 Kw)
Top Speed - 140 mph
0 to 60 - 4.2 Seconds

Link(s):
http://www.rs-world.co.uk/car_info/esc31700t.htm
http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/car_info/esc31700t.php
http://groupbrally.com/?page_id=17
http://www.project-st.com/history-lessons-18-escort-rs1700t/

 

[RandomCarGuy17]