MARC JONES MK6 ESCORT
We spotted this subtle-looking Mk6 Escort on the Welsh Ford stand and thought it might have been an RS2000 at first glance. But a quick chat with owner, Marc Jones, revealed that it’s packing a 350bhp turbocharged Zetec lump from a Mk1 Focus RS.
“It started life as a 1.8, but over the years I’ve fitted several different engines, ending up with the Focus RS,” says Marc.
A long-term project, it’s something that has constantly evolved and is still a work in progress.
“There are lots of bits I still need to do, but it’s getting there,” smiles Marc. “It certainly surprises people.”
QUICK SPEC 2.0 FRS Mk1 engine, PERON GT28 manifold, Milltek 2.5in downpipe, custom 3in exhaust, Garrett GT287R turbo, Ramair filter, custom intercooler, Ecumaster ECU, Diesel MTX75 gearbox with Quaife diff, Gaz coilovers, Hi-Spec brakes, 17in OZ Superlegerras, Morrette headlights, bonnet vents, custom front splitter, RS2000 interior, Momo 320mm wheel, Stack gauges, AEM tablet dash, 350bhp