High Performance Escorts 1985-90

The Escort RS Turbo was known as a homolgation special but as a projected 6000 units were to be made it was less of a special than, say, the Peugeot 205 Turbo. To get the power on the road it was fitted with a limited slip differential but in other respects is was based closely on the XR3i. Subtle changes were made to the bodywork in 1986 with, amongst other things, a new bumper treatment and a slightly changed rear spoiler. The new-style car also went ’turbo’. Not a limited edition anymore this was the production version. Output remained at 132bhp but the gearing was raised and anti-lock brakes were standard. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, driver’s impressions, long term reports and conversions. Models covered include: RS Turbo, 1600 Sport, Gartrac, Lynx XR3, G4 Xtrac, XR3i, Escort GT, EXP, 1.6i Cabrio, XR3i Cabrio, Escort Turbo, RS1700T, Janspeed. 100 pages, 250 illus. SB.