Ford Escort RS1600
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1974, 947 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
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The successful Escort Twin Cam was replaced by a more powerful Escort in 1970, the RS1600. RS stood for "Rally Sport", a brand name invented by Ford and one that would adorn many Ford models for many more years, a badge that has become synonymous with "Fast Ford" products.
As on the Twin Cam, the RS1600 used a reinforced two door shell and featured wide arches, wheels and quarter bumpers. In place of the Lotus Twin Cam was a 16 valve Cosworth BDA unit measuring 1599cc. The RS1600 produced 120bhp and could reach a top speed of around 113mph. Production ended in 1974.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1599cc | S4 DOHC | Ford Kent | 81mm x 77.6mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113mph | 8.9s | 22mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * * * * - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £2750 | £5000 | £9000 | 26-Oct-06 |
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