The cockpit features recaro embossed grey roma sport seats detailed with light grey twin needle stitchwork, cloth trimmed door cards, a light grey cosworth embossed dash that wraps around the cabin space, darker grey carpets and light grey beaumont. Win no less than 155 world championship races, thus making the partnership between both ford and cosworth rather special for the history books. However, between 87 and 90 the car to beat was the sierra cosworth rs500. The car will be sold with a comprehensive history file and a fresh mot. Cosworth this is the english company highlyeffective engineering, founded in london in 1958. The sierra rs500 cosworth yanks may recognize it as a relative of the tragically misunderstood merkur xr4ti took over in 1987 for the previous years sierra rs cosworth.
Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for sierra cosworth rs500 for sale. Ford sierra rs cosworth owners handbook with wallet 1987 1993 sapphire hatchback estate rs cosworth 4x4 1. Each presented in their original liveries from the 80s, the display. In the march of 1987, aston martin tickford was signed for the job of converting just 500 cars and in july 1987 the car was announced to the world and was. Rs500 road car engine for sale brand new original by officexxx, january 29, 2017 offers. Ford manuals available to download in pdf format below. In march 1987, aston martin tickford was signed for the job of converting the 500 cars. Ford sierra rs500 cosworth for sale parkway specialist cars. Page 1 of 2 cosworth a quick history posted in the nostalgia forum. By the late 1970s ford of europe could do no wrong.
The inlinefour engine had a thicker walled cylinder block to cope with the rigours of the track. Cosworth launch their first engine for formula junior a year after their launch, claiming their first victory just a year later. The 2 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that develops 224 bhp 227 ps167 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 277 nm 204 lbft28. Most significant was escort rs16001800, with its cosworth engine, the mainstay of many rally teams, while escort mexico and rs2000 were used by enthusiastic clubmen. Where the standard rs cosworth was a homologation special in the truest sense ford built 5,548 sierra rs cosworths between 1986 and 1987, in. I got this for the cosworth financing thread but its got lots of interesting notes so i put it in this seperate thread. The cosworth rs500 was announced in july 1987, and was homologated in august 1987. Its supplied with an extensive history file, servicing schedule, invoices and the book pack. This really is an rs500 for the enthusiastic collector.
The rs500 was launched two years after the sierra rs cosworth at the 1985 geneva motor show and was conceived as an even more potent choice for touring car racing. Based on the ford road engine, cosworth s engines were one of the first to break the 100 bhp per litre barrier and dominate in formula 2, 3 and junior. The main specialization of the company engines and electronics to the race, the mass of the automotive industry and defense industry. Number 470 of 500 with 66,222 verifiable miles in the rarest rs500 moonstone blue colour genuine and unmolested condition an opportunity to own a legendary rs500 at a more accessible price original books and invoices the original ford sierra rs cosworth was the first ford to wear the cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the geneva motor show in march 1985. Over 20 years theyd built up an unrivaled collection of popular small, medium and large cars. Engine loom connector plug kit ford sierra escort bt rs500 cosworth yb see more like this ford sierra rs cosworth 2wd 2.
This website is a place where owners and people who just have a passion for the rs500 and 3 door cosworth can come together and chat and share pictures and information about these iconic cars. This 1987 ford sierra rs500 cosworth is pitched to sell for. The ford escort won more competition events than any other single marque in motor sport history. The rs brand in europe was like our fpv brand here in australia. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. See more ideas about ford sierra, touring and ford motorsport. Now you have a chance to own a piece of ford history with a mint condition rs500 hitting the auction block next month. This infamous engine design then went on to win no less than 155 world championship races, thus making the partnership between ford and cosworth rather special for the history books. Its performance, at the time, was truly astonishing and remains highly impressive today. Number 470 of 500 with 66,222 verifiable miles in the rarest rs500 moonstone blue colour genuine and unmolested conditionan opportunity to own a legendary rs500 at a more accessible price original books and invoices the original ford sierra rs cosworth was the first ford to wear the cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the geneva.
The ford sierra cosworth rs500 for created so that highlystrung versions could be used. It features all the additions that made the sierra cosworth rs500 an 80s icon the enormous rear end spoiler, cavernous cooling ducts and the gforce generating 224bhp 2. Number 451 of 500 with 12,000 verifiable miles and two previous keepers from new genuine and unmolested condition recent full recommissioning by an rs500 specialist continuous service history and original books the most revered of all cosworth cars the legendary rs500 the original ford sierra rs cosworth was the first ford to wear the cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the geneva motor show in march 1985. The ford sierra rs cosworth is a highperformance version of the ford sierra that was built by. Ford sierra rs cosworth wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. It was also the first of a family of turbocharged sporting ford cosworth models, ranging through the sierra rs cosworth, sierra rs500 cosworth, the sapphire rs cosworth, the rouse sport rs cosworth, the escort rs cosworth and the escort rs bosworth monte carlo. Number 451 of 500 with 12,000 verifiable miles and two previous keepers from new genuine and unmolested condition recent full recommissioning by an rs500 specialist continuous service history and original books the most revered of all cosworth cars the legendary rs500 the original ford sierra rs cosworth was the first ford to wear the cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the. Developed to race from the beginning, it had all the tools required, especially in rs 500 form. The cosworth rs500 was announced in july 1987, and was homologated in. The interior of the ford rs500 offered a combination of race winning power with equal levels of comfort, convenience and refinement. Here you will see the 1500 order along with the colour they left the factory. Most significant was the escort rs16001800, with its cosworth engine, the mainstay of many rally teams, while escort mexico and rs2000 were used by enthusiastic clubmen. Meet the worlds most expensive sierra cosworth top gear. Most rs fans consider the 1970 ford escort rs as the true genesis of the breed.
Needing to think outside the box, jamie needed to come up with a plan to create an automatic transmission equipped car, but also something that was loyal to the escort cosworths heritage. The main difference to the sierra threedoor cosworth was the uprated cosworths competition engine. Tucked away in a quiet corner of autosport international 2017 at the nec in birmingham was a stunning collection of one of the most loved group a racers from the time, the ford sierra rs500 cosworth. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. There arent very many problems with rs500 s, mostly the same as any cosworth check for smoky exhaust, this could be valve seals or turbo seals and bearings. When ford teamed up with cosworth engineering to breathe life onto its humdrum. Despite its shabby appearance, this ford sierra rs cosworth with fewer. Cartorque series 2 ford sierra cosworth rs500 group a. Welcome to rs500, the home for owners of rs500 road, race and rally cars. Not only is the rs500 a rare car in itself, but examples like this are very rare being in totally original paintwork verified with high quality paint depth gauge. Used ford rs cosworth cars for sale with pistonheads. By 1987 the rs500 was storming through the world touring car championship and then the btcc.
A vibrant visual history of the awesome ford sierra cosworth, related in one actionpacked video from design, manufacturing and testing footage and out onto some of the worlds most exciting racetracks. The search for power 6th edition robson, graham on. To view a car on the database run your mouse cursor over the build number this will be in bold if we have permission to host a picture left click,this should open a new window with a picture of the car or a pdf on the list below you will see cars that i have permission to host either by the current owner or. This car has a 3 door saloon sedan type body with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. This infamous engine design then went on to win no less than 155 world championship races, thus making the partnership between both ford and cosworth rather special for the history books. Fabulous ford sierra cosworth rs500 racing into record books. As you might be aware, the escort cosworth was only ever available in manual with a turbocharged 2. Fast and filthy ford sierra rs cosworth stored in a garage for 28.
The ford escort rs cosworth is one of the most beloved britishfords of its era, it was developed for rally, with the homologation requirements meaning that. A visual history of every ford rs model car and driver. If ever there is a ford to put away as an investment, i reckon this is the one. The ford escort won more competition events than any other single marque in motorsport history. Cosworth is a british automotive engineering company founded in london in 1958. Cosworth is based in the city of northampton, england, having factories in north american cities torrance, indianapolis and mooresville, as well as the factory in india. Sierra saphire rs cosworth technical diagnosis info sierra rs cosworth escortmanual escort wrc escort rs cosworth group n manual escort rs cosworth group a manual engine management fault finding workshop manual wiring diagrams t5manual. Like the cortina, the cossie was developed to polish the nameplate of a common reps car. Number 296 of 500 with 19,657 verifiable miles genuine and unmolested conditioncontinuous service history and original books the most revered of all cosworth cars the legendary rs500the original ford sierra rs cosworth was the first ford to wear the cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the geneva motor show in march 1985. Noisy gearbox, steering shake under braking, warped discs, no rust yet to speak of unless from accident damage. A truly beautiful, and original ford sierra rs500 cosworth is proudly offered here for sale. Mike moreton was head of the team that planned to develop an evolution edition aimed at making the car unbeatable on the race tracks. The caltex car was driven by colin bond and holds the record for the shortest racing life of any group a car in history.
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