In their effort for 1993's World Rally Championship season, Ford developed Ford Escort RS Cosworth based on the chassis and mechanicals of the Ford Sierra Cosworth to accommodate the larger Cosworth engine and transmission, fitted with the body panels found from the standard Mk.V Escort. Designed under the guidance of Ford's SVO department, the styling was carried out during 1989, a year before the standard Escort was launched, by MGA Developments in Coventry. Changes were also made to its engine management system and a new Garrett turbocharger was fitted. Permanent four wheel drive with a 34/66% front/rear split came courtesy of an uprated five speed gearbox as used in the Sierra Cosworth.
Despite it never had won any of the drivers or constructors championship title, the Escort RS Cosworth still proved itself to be one of the most solid performing rally cars in Group A era with 10 WRC rally wins from 1993 to 1997, with 5 of its victories gained during 1993 by François Delecour, Miki Biasion and Franco Cunico. The Escort RS Cosworth was eventually retired from Ford's works team after the final round of 1998's WRC season at Great Britain and was succeeded by Ford Focus WRC in the following year.
Colin McRae Rally 2005[]
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a Classic car in Colin McRae Rally 2005.
Draped in factory works supported Michelin Pilot Sport paint scheme, driven by Malcolm Wilson and Robbie Head.
DiRT 3[]
“Bridging the gap between the Group A and WRC eras, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth won many rallies. Its aggressive Cosworth engine and reliable chassis made it one of the most dependable rally cars of the 1990's.”
— Car Viewer description
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a 90's-class Rally car featured in DiRT 3.
Liveries[]
- Mobil 1
- Koni Motorsport
- Team Falken Tire
- Smith Optics Motorsport
- Monster Energy Racing
- Phil Price Rally School (Awarded upon reaching Online Rank 4)
DiRT Rally[]
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a Group A Rally car featured in DiRT Rally.
Liveries[]
- 7
- Barracuda
- AMD FX
- Snap-on Racing
- Champion
- 8
- 23
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DiRT 4[]
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a Group A rally car in DiRT 4.
Liveries[]
- Mobil 1
- Mintex
- Slime
DiRT Rally 2.0[]
“The Ford Escort RS Cosworth, based on its road car equivalent, which was the first mass production road car to produce both front and rear downforce, featured a unique 'Whale-tail' rear wing, and was a car feared by its competitors, especially at European and national levels. François Delecour took a total of 4 rally wins in the Escort Cosworth.”
— In-game info, DiRT Rally 2.0
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a Group A rally car in DiRT Rally 2.0.
Liveries[]
- Mobil 1
DIRT 5[]
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a 90's Rally car in DIRT 5.
Its official livery was added to the game in update 3.00.[1]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is the only Group A car with a 7-speed transmission, which was fitted to the car since the 1994 WRC season.