What is a Cosworth RS500?
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What is a Cosworth RS500?
The Sierra RS Cosworth was a creation that was inspired by Ford Motorsport’s desire to dominate touring car racing. Out of the 5545 “regular” RS Cosworths made, just 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford. These road cars, made for homologation purposes, were known as RS 500s.
When did the RS500 come out?
The Cosworth RS500 was announced in July 1987, and was homologated in August 1987. The main difference to the Sierra three-door Cosworth was Cosworth’s uprated competition engine. Its new features were: The Inline-four engine had a thicker walled cylinder block to cope with the rigours of the track.
What BHP is a Sierra rs500 Cosworth?
204bhp @ 6000rpm
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth: power, 0-60mph, top speed and technical specs
| Ford Sierra RS Cosworth | |
|---|---|
| Engine: | In-line four-cylinder, turbocharged, 1993cc |
| Max power: | 204bhp @ 6000rpm |
| Max torque: | 205lb ft @ 4000rpm |
| Transmission: | Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, limited slip differential |
How much horsepower does Ford Sierra Cosworth have?
| Ford Sierra RS Cosworth | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cosworth YBD, 204 hp (1986) Cosworth YBD, 224 hp (1987) Cosworth YBD, 204 hp (1988-1989) Cosworth YBG/YBJ, 220 hp (1990-1992) |
| Transmission | 5-speed Borg Warner T5 (1986-1989) Ferguson 4×4 MT75 (1990-1992) |
| Dimensions |
What is an FVA engine?
The FVA series The Cortina Crossflow block was also the basis for the FVA (four valve Type A), an F2 engine introduced in 1966, and developed under the same contract as the DFV, for the new 1.6-litre engine rules. This engine featured 16 valves operated by twin overhead camshafts driven by a train of 9 gears.
What is the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth?
The Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth was a high performance variant of the Ford Sierra. The RS500 was an evolution of the RS Cosworth, with increa… The Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth was a high performance variant of the Ford Sierra. The RS500 was an evolution of the RS Cosworth, with increased power and roadholding.
Is the RS500 the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford?
The RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224 bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled – the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford!
What is a Tickford RS500?
The RS500 was an evolution of the standard RS Cosworth to homologate an uprated version for European Group A racing, with the road cars converted by Tickford into a racier variant with a larger Garrett turbocharger and intercooler, enhanced fuel pump and a revised induction system, boosting power by around 20bhp.
