Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS, announced before the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, is a continuity model that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the last Escort RS2000.
Priced at $372,400, the car is a recreation of a classic, approved by Ford, but with a modern touch.
Instead of using an original car as a base, Boreham created a new chassis and bodywork from designs and laser scanning, offering a finish of quality comparable to modern car manufacturers. The structure is entirely steel, but with carbon fiber details and lightweight components, resulting in a final weight of 800 kg.
The Boreham Mk1 Escort RS comes with two engine options: the traditional 183 hp Ford Twin Cam or a 2.1-liter 296 hp engine that can reach 10,000 rpm. Both are coupled to manual transmissions, with the more powerful version equipped with a five-speed gearbox and titanium exhaust.
The car lacks modern features such as power steering, traction control, brake booster, or ABS, focusing instead on a more visceral and direct driving experience, making it a model for enthusiasts seeking something more purist and with a strong motorsport heritage appeal.
The Mk1 Escort chassis is equipped with MacPherson suspensions in the front and a floating aluminum and titanium axle in the rear, ensuring agile and precise handling. The braking setup is modest, with ventilated discs and four-piston calipers, but the vehicle’s reduced weight helps maintain efficiency. The interior is simple, with modern touches such as air conditioning and a CarPlay-compatible sound system.
Although Boreham has created a high-quality product, the high price and exclusivity make it a highly niche car, which may not appeal to everyone, especially considering the more accessible history of the original Escort.
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