Ford Escort RS2000 Mk5 (1991) |
Country
|
UK
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
132
|
0-50 mph
|
6
|
0-60 mph
|
8.3
|
0-100 mph
|
22.2
|
1/4 mile
|
16.4
|
0-1 km
|
29.7
|
BHP
|
150 @6000rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
140 @4500rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
133
|
MPG UK/US
|
34/28
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1998/122
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.3:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
Wheels driven
|
FWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
Length (in)
|
159
|
Width (in)
|
66.8
|
Height (in)
|
55
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2478
|
Additional Info: A facelift appeared in 1992 with a 4WD version being made available in 1993. The Mk6 RS2000 appeared in 1995 and ran until 1996. All Mk5 and 4×4 Mk6’s had disc brakes on all 4 wheels, while 2WD Mk6’s had rear drum brakes and ABS sensors on all 4 wheels. |