DescriptionThe Escort Rally is the second iteration of the Ford Escort Hot Wheels has replicated as a casting. Fitted with rally-style front lights and a top lip wing on the rear, this particular version of the Escort is the European-market exclusive 'RS Cosworth' version of the Escort from 1993-1996, 'RS' standing for 'Rally Sport' and Cosworth referring to the racing engine firm in England Supplying the engine for this model, a 2.0 Cosworth YBT. From the factory, the engine produced 227 brake Horsepower, but can be tuned to 1000 horsepower. There was also a Cosworth version of the Ford Sierra. The RS Cosworth was often nicknamed 'Cossie' By fans., whom described the car "The Ultimate Hot Hatchback" in an episode of his series, Clarkson's Car Years in 2000 from the BBC. |
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country |
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637 | 1998 | First Editions 1/40 | Metalflake White | Red, Black, Yellow, & Blue Race tampos w/ '8' & 'HWLS' on sides, Metalflake Blue front grille & headlights on hood w/ Yellow 'HWLS' on front | Grey / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Red | WSP | 18143 | Malaysia |