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1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 For Sale by Auction

This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2022 on Saturday the 12th of November - Sunday the 13th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Based on the success of the previous model, the Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 (produced between 1986-1990) was more suited to daily use, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a homologation special. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1, 600cc fuel-injected CVH engine taken from the S1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch and improved KE-Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The S2 produced an impressive 132bhp at 5, 750rpm, with maximum torque of 133lb/ ft produced at 2, 750 rpm, offering ample performance with a top speed of 125mph and a 0-60mph time of 8. 3 seconds. Although on paper these figures were a tad down on the Series 1, the new car was considerably easier to drive quickly and, effectively, was a faster car.
Originally supplied by Perry’s of Finchley in 1989, this multi concours-winning Series 2 RS Turbo is finished in Radiant Red with the normal grey Recaro interior. A five year restoration commenced in 2007 with the car looking ‘showroom’ fresh when it emerged, underlined by the fact that it immediately won the RS Owners Novice Concours Gold Cup. Since then, the RS has remained in careful and considered ownership and has covered little mileage in recent years, ensuring that it still presents in the same spectacular condition.
It's accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing the original book pack, a photographic record of the Concours rebuild, numerous invoices, tax discs and MOT certificates.  The market for performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down, particularly when it comes to RS Turbos, and this superb example would be equally at home within any serious collection or taking its place, once again, on the show circuit. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this very special Ford.
 

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