Who drove the RS200?
A parts car was built in England and later used to compete in the Unlimited category at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where it was driven by Swede Stig Blomqvist in 2001, 2002 and 2004 [6] and in 2009 by former British Rallycross Champion Mark Rennison.
What does RS200 stand for?
Pulsar RS200 shares Pulsar 200NS engine platform, in sporty new faired-up guise. Eagerly anticipated, as are all new Pulsar bikes from Bajaj, the ‘junior-supersports’ class RS200 has just been launched in India. The RS in the bike’s moniker stands for Race Sport.
What engine did the Ford RS200 have?
Performance and specs
| Engine | 1803cc, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Power | 250bhp @ 6500rpm |
| Torque | 215lb ft @ 4500rpm |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual, four-wheel drive |
| 0-60mph | 6.1 seconds |
What engine was in the Ford RS200?
When did the Ford Rallye Sport RS200 come out?
By March 1984 a driveable prototype was presented to Ford management and was promptly approved. The car, now officially a Ford Rallye Sport model, was renamed the RS200 ( RS = R allye S port, 200 = homologation requirement). The RS200 was the only Group B rally car that was a totally new and bespoke model in itself.
What kind of car is the Ford RS200?
The car, now officially a Ford Rallye Sport model, was renamed the RS200 ( RS = R allye S port, 200 = homologation requirement). The RS200 was the only Group B rally car that was a totally new and bespoke model in itself. As such, it was not a “silhouette car” – not trying to emulate a current road going car in shape or form.
What was the name of the Group B Ford RS200?
Before news of the cancellation of Group B was made public in 1986, Ford had already begun working on the “evolution” (ET) model of their RS200 which was planned to debut at the 1987 Swedish rally. It is sometimes referred to as the “RS200 Evolution” or “RS200E”.
Are there stillborn Group’s Ford RS200s?
A few lucky RS200 units were reported to have been converted to the new spec before the project was cancelled. Ford was also toying with the idea of modifying the RS200 for use in the stillborn Group S category. Details about that car can be found HERE.