Ford Escort Rs2000

[biante1608]

Hello to all while not on the model subject still very interesting

Can anyone give me info on these fantastic cars
also the RS1800

I believe only 14 made it to Australia

who has one????
Whos selling???
Whos Buying???

and web sites with pics



Ta

Happy collecting

[Graeme]

Are you referrring to the Mk1 or the Mk2 Ford Escort RS2000 ?

[biante1608]

Both I just love em

and they go like the clappers

[Graeme]

My memory is lacking on four cylinder muscle, but I think you'll find that none of the European RS models were officially imported to Australia apart from twenty-odd RS3100 Capris back in 1974/75.

We did get the Lotus-headed Mk1 Twin Cam, and I seem to remember that a Mk2 RS2000 was imported by Ford in 1975/76, but our own version that appeared in 1979/80 was kitted with the standard 2.0 litre OHC donk that we first saw in the TC Cortina. It was available as a two door and four door and was great value for around $7,000 or so. The interior was decked out with Scheel seats and about the only option available was Volante alloy road wheels. Five body colours as I recall, with the dark blue an exclusive (from the Ford LTD no less!) to the RS2000.

[biante1608]

http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/
http://www.rsocvic.com/

[Ford Boy]

Ive got a MkII RS2000 2 door. I believe another forum member has a red one, Seano, off memory? They do go like the clappers, cost abit in insurance for a young bloke like me though.

[b sharp]

Had one of these as my first car, wish i never sold it.

I did lots of work to the engine in my one:

Flat tops
big head ports
twin 48mm side draft webbers
bigger valves, etc etc

with the close gate gearbox it mad it a real wepon (fun to drive in the wet) if you could get traction.
also love the interior in these cars (good for factory)

Best of all is that a cosworth head will bolt straight on to the pinto block, add a turbo and injection and you could give dicky a run at bathurst.

[Nick Short]

I used to love the X-Pack RS2000 Mk2, the bodykit inspired by the Zakspeed cars. Presumably you will be getting the AutoArt Zakspeed RS2000 that's coming? They were the ultimate development of the RS.

[ferrari fan]

Minichamps has a fair few choices coming up in their planned release of this year.
Some RS1800 and the like in famous rally livery.
Get yourself the current Minichamps cataloge and be informed;)

[Nick Short]

Here's the X-Pack, and you might be able to see why I want a model of it! Mmmm!

[Nick Short]

And a close-up of the body mods. A sweet motor! There is a yellow one at that Muscle Car Museum that was featured in AMC a long while back.

[biante1608]

Hey Nick

Nice Pictures

Any more Mainly rs2000 MK2

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Nick Short
Here's the X-Pack, and you might be able to see why I want a model of it! Mmmm!

I rather have an XB Coupe any day of the year!!;)

[Seano]

Originally posted by Ford Boy
Ive got a MkII RS2000 2 door. I believe another forum member has a red one, Seano, off memory? They do go like the clappers, cost abit in insurance for a young bloke like me though.

Yes thats right... I have one also.

Here is a pic of it at the recent MotorEx in Sydney...

[Seano]

Originally posted by biante1608
Hey Nick

Nice Pictures

Any more Mainly rs2000 MK2

I have plenty of pics of RS2000's and RS1800's... so if you would like more, just send me an email.

Also a great forum for finding out plenty of info on these cars.... visit: http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/

[Esses]

Originally posted by Nick Short
Here's the X-Pack, and you might be able to see why I want a model of it! Mmmm!

Very nice, Nick. Hope it's got good a/c, though!:)

[Ford Boy]

OK, ive tryed to post a pic, and it wont work, if anyone wants to volunteer to post it for me, i'll email it to you, just PM me! Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

[Nick Short]

Here's the only surviving (according to the article) Zakspeed Mk2 RS2000 that the X-pack was inspired by. It is largely plastic and weighs just 560kg, and has 231 bhp from a 2.2 Pinto engine. Similar power to weight as a 700 bhp Commodore or Falcon!

[biante1608]

Hello Nick

Nice Picture

I wouldnt mind putting that engine in my Mk2 Rs2000

Any good website that has information about engine conversions and performance Escorts???

[Nick Short]

I don't know of any offhand, but maybe the UK RS Owner's Club has a forum or something?

[Esses]

Originally posted by biante1608
Hello Nick

Nice Picture

I wouldnt mind putting that engine in my Mk2 Rs2000

Any good website that has information about engine conversions and performance Escorts???

I believe that there's a "Small Fords" Car Club in Sydney. Try doing a search.

[Nick Short]

Now I'm hoping that the white Zakspeed Escort RS2000 promised from AutoArt is the slant-nosed one like in my photo (we haven't been shown a pic yet), but I suspect it'll be the "normal" flat front car. Very nice though! I'm trying to imagine a plastic 560kg car, crudely bolted around a lightweight chassis and with a highly tuned 231 bhp engine, and all I can think is.......FUN! And the guy has it road-registered in the UK!

I'm also hoping for the Zakspeed Capri turbos in 1:18, which make the Escort look like a dull shopping car.....

[Seano]

Originally posted by biante1608
Hello Nick

Nice Picture

I wouldnt mind putting that engine in my Mk2 Rs2000

Any good website that has information about engine conversions and performance Escorts???

http://classicford.mine.nu/forum

[Nick Short]

...and here's a Zakspeed Capri, showing where Mr Moffat may have got his inspiration for his 1979 Federation XC livery!

[Nick Short]

I know the Zakspeed Capri has been made available in kit form and 1:43, but does anyone know of a 1:18, either already released or yet to come?

[biante1608]

Hi All

Look at this awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Genuine-Classic-Escort-RS1800-rego-IYK000_W0QQitemZ4571261442QQcategoryZ2030QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

and one more to feast your eyes on

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Genuine-Classic-Escort-RS1600_W0QQitemZ4571263700QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ford Boy]

Here's a pic of my RS.