Ford Escort RS1600i, 1983
Ford Escort III
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Chassis No.: WF0BXXGCABCR38948
£19,688 | Sold
- Transmission: Manual
- Body Colour: Diamond White
A well presented and thoughtfully uprated example of the rare RS1600i, finished in arguably the most desirable colour of Diamond White.
The RS1600i was a limited production model, with just 5,000 units built between 1981 and 1983, c.2,600 for the UK. It featured distinctive graphics, rear spoiler, aerodynamic front air dam, twin-spot fog lamps and black or body-coloured alloy wheels and was visually aggressive without being excessive. Factory suspension and brake upgrades including uprated springs and dampers, revised geometry and ventilated front discs – all tuned for spirited road and rally use. The modified 1.6L CVH engine had a higher compression ratio, performance camshaft and a bespoke Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection system, resulting in 115bhp, a healthy output for the 1980s.
In this case, it has been uprated with a 'Zetec' bottom end. This smart example was supplied new finished in Diamond White with Shark Grey crushed velour Recaro interior and was first registered on 01/01/1983. Now showing just over 82,000 miles and supported by a comprehensive history file including old MOTs, service and maintenance invoices and a magazine feature in. Classic Ford 2019. Regarded as the spiritual predecessor to the RS Turbo, the RS1600i is a cult classic with growing collector interest and survivors are rare due to early rally use and a relatively short production window. It represents one of Ford’s earliest hot-hatches with true motorsport credentials.
Cost
96,762 AED
