Ford Escort RS2000 Mk 2

About the Ford Escort RS2000 Mk 2

The squarer-styled Mark II version appeared in January 1975. The first production models had rolled off the production lines on 2 December 1974.

Unlike the first Escort (which was developed by Ford of Britain), the second generation was developed jointly between the UK and Ford of Germany. Codenamed "Brenda" during its development, it used the same mechanical components as the Mark I. The 940 cc engine was still offered in Italy where the smaller engine attracted tax advantages, but in the other larger European markets in Europe it was unavailable.

The 2.0 L RS2000 version, with its distinctively slanted polyurethane nose, and featuring the Pinto engine from the Cortina, was announced in the UK in March 1975[16] and introduced in Germany in August 1975,being reportedly produced in both countries.It provided a claimed 110 bhp and a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). For acceleration to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) a time of just 8.9 seconds was claimed by the manufacturers. The 2.0 L engine was also easily retro-fitted into the Mark I, along with the Ford Sierra's five-speed gearbox, for rallying and other sports.

All iron sohc with single Weber carb
Transmission : Four speed manual rear wheel drive
Suspension : front independent MacPherson struts, anti roll bar. Rear live axle semi-elliptic springs, telescopic dampers.
Steering : Rack and pinion
Brakes : discs front and rear drums with servo assist