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Ford Escort RS Cosworth

(1992 model)

Brief specs of 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth

3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1993 cm3 / 121.6 cu in / 121.6 cu in, 169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 304.0 N·m / 224.2 lb·ft / 224.2 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1992
ModelEscort RS CosworthIssued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3960 l / 139.85 cu ft / 139.85 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4211 mm / 165.8 in / 165.8 inTotal (curb) weight1275 kg / 2811 lb / 2811 lb
Width1734 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inDry weight
Height1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2551 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1525 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.38Frontal area (A)2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.79 m2 / 8.5 sq ft / 8.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)19.6 kW / 26.2 hp / 26.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFord/CosworthValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore90.8 mm / 3.57 in / 3.57 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyMa-We fuel inj.Engine displacement1993 cm3 / 121.6 cu in / 121.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity498.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.405 cu in/cylinder / 30.405 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque304.0 N·m / 224.2 lb·ft / 224.2 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett T3/T04B turboMaximum rpm
Intercoolerair/ water, air/ airMax. net output (power at the wheels)83.0 kW / 111.3 hp / 111.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output85.0 kW/l / 1.867 bhp/cu in / 1.867 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque152.5 N·m/l / 1.33 lb·ft/cu in / 1.33 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.62

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 sTop (maximal) speed220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 sPower-to-weight ratio178.0 kW/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)17.40 s / 17.40 s / 17.40 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.5Turning circle9.7 m / 31.8 ft / 31.8 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8 x 16Wheels rear8 x 16
Tyres front245/45 ZR 16Tyres rear245/45 ZR 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 inBrake diameter rear273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Escort RS Cosworth

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