FORD SIERRA RS500 COSWORTH
100% ORIGINAL, WITH ONLY 29967 REAL MILES
1987 FORD SIERRA RS500 COSWORTH
A motorsport legend, built for dominating the racetrack. With its aggressive styling, turbocharged power, and racing pedigree, it’s one of the most sought-after homologation specials. Featuring exclusive upgrades over the standard Cosworth, including a larger turbo and improved aerodynamics, the RS500 is a rare icon of performance and innovation from the golden era of Group A racing.
This is the only one available in the U.S., making it an extraordinary opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a true symbol of ‘80s automotive greatness.
1987
YEAR
30180
MILES
500
UNITS WORLDWIDE
OVERVIEW
The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1985 and started racing in 1986. Its Cosworth-developed 1993 cc 16-valve turbocharged Garret 4-cylinder engine delivered 204 hp at 6000 rpm. The five-speed box was a Borg-Warner T5, while the suspension was independent on all four wheels. It was the first series-production vehicle to exceed 100 hp per liter of displacement and Ford’s response to the battle against sporty versions of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
FULL DETAILS
A year later, development began on the RS500 Cosworth, a 224 hp-upgraded version with an engine block with thicker walls to avoid twisting. The RS500 featured a larger Garret T4 turbo, improved intake manifold, a better air-to-air intercooler, a second set of four fuel injectors and a second fuel rail (not activated in the road version), a fuel pump with higher flow, a different oil lubrication and cooling system and modified suspension anchors. Externally it was differentiated by a lower front spoiler and a double rear spoiler -better known as “whale tail”- with higher downforce, 15 inches BBS rims and wider wheel arches. It was only offered in three colors: Black, Moonstone Blue and Diamond White. The British company Tickford was commissioned to build the 500 units of the RS500. This would be Ford’s weapon to face a new global sporting challenge: the WTCC.
Due to the success of the Touring Car divisions that ran in Europe, Asia and Australia, the International Automobile Federation decided in 1987 to create the WTCC, a world class category. Ford, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Holden signed up to compete officially with their sports models. By the end of the 1987 WTCC season, Ford had won five of the eleven races, leading to the constructors’ championship.
In addition to the 1987 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), the Sierra RS500 Cosworth won the 1988 European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) and the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) in 1988. In 1988 and 1989 it won the Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC) and the Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), while in 1990 it did the same in the English Touring Car Championship (BTCC). It is considered the most successful touring car in history. Also, at the 1988 Rally Corsica, Didier Auriol drove his Sierra RS500 Cosworth to the final victory for a rear-wheel drive car in world rally competition.
Details:
– The only one of its kind ever in the USA
– Mint unmodified condition
– Only 30,180 miles from new
– Limited to just 500 units worldwide
– Iconic black paint
– Original 15-inch Ford RS alloy wheels
– Original Ford radio and cassette player
– Factory-installed rear spoiler, upgraded suspension
– Excellent unmodified condition
– Capable of up to 600 hp in its wildest competition versions
– Full service history and all original documentation
– Full preservation service prior to sale
– 3 previous owner
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Worldwide shipping available upon request.
Maintenance performed by Squadra Lupo:
-Broken board repaired.
-Front bumper repaired.
-Review and repair of the car’s electrical system.
-Dashboard an leather/vinyl restoration.
-New tires.
GALLERY
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