Description
Specifications:
Year: 1975
Make: Ford
Model: Escort Mk2 RS2000 conversion
Homologation: Group 2
Chassis number: GCATSL86870
Engine number: DP 22313
Engine type: Pinto 2. 0lt
Registration: Greek, FIVA and HTP passport
Racing history: Sporting Rally Events, Greece
Description:
Subject car is a 1975 Ford Escort Mk2 1. 1lt that was upgraded to the following specifications:
Body
The body was upgraded to Group 2 specifications including fitting a roll cage rendering it capable for both gravel and track use.
Engine
A 1993cc Ford Pinto engine 205 blocked (stronger with larger mains and better conrods) bearing 2 Weber 45 IDF down draft carburetors was selected yielding an output of 170bhp.
Transmission
A 5sp Ford RS-specified was selected for uphill track use.
Rear axle
An English rear axle bearing a Quaife differential was fitted.
Suspension
Front: adjustable with Bilstein shocks
Rear: adjustable with Bilstein shocks
Brakes
Front: Discs
Rear: Drums
Wheels
Compomotive Wheels ( 7” x 13" ) all around with new Toyo Proxes 205. 60/ 13
Interior
Seats and seat belts Sabelt
Steering wheel by Sparco
Electrics
A new racing wiring loom was fitted
Glass
Lexan polycarbonate all around
