1974 | Ford Escort RS 2000

RS 2000 MK1

Rebuilt, historic rally car

FORD ESCORT MK 1 - RS 2000 - size 2

Colour: white
Year of construction: 1974
Power: approx. 180 hp

Engine: 2 litre block - larger valves
Head machined and gauged (Burton)
45 Delorto flat-flow carburettor
Sprung sintered clutch and pressure plate
Substructure: Accralite pistons
Steel connecting rods lightened and balanced ?????
Cosworth crankshaft balanced
World Cup engine mount
Oil cooler, dry sump lubrication, oil pump driven by toothed belt
Large water cooler, electric fan
4-speed sports gearbox with helical gears - long 1st gear, shorter shift travel
Large cologne HA
Gear ratio 4.6, diff. lock ??%
One-piece cardan shaft
VA-LEDA suspension struts, with rubber-sprung strut mounts
Direct steering
Adjustable wishbones in Unibal bearings
Large AP 4-piston brake system (266x20 mm)
Pedal box without brake booster with balance beam
Rear single leaf spring with ??? Shock absorber and Panhard rod
Normal handbrake (cable), large brake drums

Bodywork:
Round headlights
Plastic extensions
Passenger footrest (aluminium plate)
Welded cell with 8 fixing points
Heated laminated glass windscreen
Circuit breaker, circuit breakers in the interior
Bonnet holder f+h, aluminium door and side panels
Electric petrol pump, additional instruments (oil pressure with warning light,
Original tin tank
Dry cell battery in boot, mud flaps f+h
10 mm aluminium plate as engine protection, towing hook f+h

Tyres and rims 13u. 15", various spare parts

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