Ultimate Ex-Simon Mauger Tarmac Escort RS 2.5L

Ex Simon Mauger modified tarmac Ford Escort RS

“Probably the quickest Escort Mk2 in the UK” the words of Simon Mauger – and he should know!

Just 13 stage miles since complete car check, suspension and wheel alignment exercise by Phil Bradshaw (ex M-Sport)

Stage Rally – Category 1 Vehicle Passport valid to 2/10/2028

Engine

Fresh 2.5L Smith & Jones with latest alloy block. 4 hours 15 minutes competitive running since complete rebuild by Will Jones himself.

Dyno shows 329.8 DIN hp @ 8400rpm and 231.3 lb ft torque at 6500rpm.

Dry & Wet map switch.

Simpson Stainless Steel Race exhaust with twin tailpipes for optimal gas discharge.

Transmission

Sadev flat shift 6 speed dog ring gearbox, with sequential gearing (SCL 82-17).

Geartronics paddle change professionally fitted by CA1 Sport, Carlisle.

Two-piece prop, recently refurbished with new bearing and UJs.

Suspension

Ultra wide track suspension specifically designed for tarmac rallying by JEMS Engineering.

Latest 4-way adjustable Reiger dampers all round with top RCV valves on rear suspension.

Highly developed suspension with reversed Watts linkage.

Adjustable roll centre and anti dive.

Adjustable anti-roll bars and size options.

Almost double the rear suspension travel of conventional Mk2.

Rear Axle

Fostek Atlas axle with Tractive 755mm half shafts and Tractive LSD

Recently rebuilt

Bodyshell

Lightweight shell with inboard fuel tank, raised floor to increase rear suspension travel.

Ultra wide front and rear tarmac alloy arches.

T45 Cage. Custom Cages Certificate MSA Recognition No. 1944. Roll Bar Model No. FE1/2-98

FIA inboard fuel tank sits inside it’s own fire wall with twin pumps.

Optional additional/removable fuel tank in boot, plumbed to inboard tank (60L total capacity).

In-date wrap-round Motomec seats. To be sold with in-date (2024) OMP  6-point harnesses.

Stilo intercom.

Electrical

Professional Bremax wiring loom all on circuit breakers.

Electronic DTA dash.

HD lights and pod.

Brakes

AP5000 with fully floating discs.

Upright hydraulic handbrake.

Floor mounted pedal box with brake bias and Tilton valve.

Wheels & Tyres

Mainly ET-0 7” and 8” with many spares and tyres.

Extensive spares package.