RS200 Introduction Once the Escort 1700T project had been closed group B rallying was the place to be in 1984. Ford motorsport under Stuart Turner set out to develop a total new car for this category of rallying. The RS200 appearance was designed in house, although a Italian designer had put up design for this car. Many peoples views at the time were that the RS200 was ugly, over the years people have change that view to one of the most beautiful rally car built. The power plant was taken from the 200 units developed for the RS1700T and redeveloped to a new spec. The bodywork & chassis were constructed from Steel, Carbon fiber & Kevlar and was contracted to Reliant (Yes, the people who make the Robin 3 wheeler), thank to their knowledge of composite materials.

RS200 Specifications Engine: Cosworth BDT, 1804cc, 16 valve, Bore 86.00mm, Stroke 77.6, compression ratio 8.2:1. Fuel System: Ford EEC IV engine management system. Transmission: 5 speed, torque split 37 front, 63 rear. Final drive ratio 4.375:1. Suspension Front - independent forged, twin coil spring/telescopic damper units, and anti-roll torsion bars. Rear - fabricated double wishbones, toe control arms, twin coil spring/telescopic damper units, and anti-roll torsion bars. Brakes: Front - 285 mm x 25mm. Rear - 285mm x 25mm.