The A-Z of Racing Cars


Ford Escort RS 1800



Tuner Swindon
Country NL/D
Year 1977
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,9"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 77.620
Capacity (cc) 1975
Power (at revs) 275 HP/9100
Torque 251 Nm/7100
Induction
Ignition Bosch HKZ
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type 2-door saloon
Designer P. Brinkgreve/T. Hezemans
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2407
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 742
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland FG400
Fuel tank size (litres) 90
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 242

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