ford rs - history

The Ford RS StoryA history of high performance and technology innovation

1968

1968 1968

1973

1973

1975

1975

1981 1981

1986

1987

19921992 1994

1988 1990

1985

1984

1984

15M RS

17M RS

Escort RS2000 Escort RS1800

Escort RS1600i

Escort RS Turbo

Sierra RS500 Cosworth

Escort RS Cosworth

Fiesta RS1800

Sierra RS Cosworth Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4

Sierra RS Cosworth

RS200

Escort Mexico

20M RS

Capri RS3100

Escort RS2000

Capri Turbo

Escort RS2000 4x4

Escort RS Turbo

1.7-litre, V4-cylinderThe Ford RS story starts here. The German-built 15M RS offered a sports-tuned front-wheel-drive chassis and gutsy V4 engine in three body styles, including a coupé.

2.0-litre, V6-cylinder

2.0-litre, 4-cylinder 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder

1.6-litre, 4-cylinder

1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo

2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turboThe Escort RS Cosworth showcased advanced four-wheel drive technology which delivered outstanding handling and traction in a compact, high-performance road car



2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turboThe Sierra RS Cosworth pioneered radical aerodynamic design for enhanced stability at speed, plus advanced turbocharging to deliver outstanding performance with specific power exceeding 100PS per litre






2.8-litre, V6-cylinder, turbo




1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, turboWith the world’s first viscous coupling limited-slip differential to help eliminate torque steer, the Escort RS Turbo delivered agile handling along with exhilarating performance

Escort RS Mexico

Escort RS1700T prototype



1990 1991Fiesta RS Turbo Escort RS2000

2002 2009

2010

Focus RSFocus RS

Focus RS500

2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo2.5-litre, 5-cylinder, turboThe innovative RevoKnuckle front suspension design introduced on the second-generation Focus RS raised the handling capabilities of powerful front-wheel-drive cars to a new level.


2015 All-new Focus RS

2.3-litre, 4-cylinder, EcoBoost

1970 1970Capri RS26002.6-litre, V6-cylinderA high-performance version of the popular Capri coupé, the RS2600 was the first Ford vehicle in Europe to introduce fuel injection technology for increased power and responsiveness.

1970Escort RS16001.6-litre, 4-cylinderThe Escort RS1600 was one of the first modern road cars to use 4-valve-per-cylinder technology, which is now used to boost performance and efficiency on almost all vehicles.

1976

1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder

1980

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