SAPPHIRE RS COSWORTH
When it comes to Cosworths, it’s no secret that Adam can get a bit carried away in terms of amping up the specs, and that’s very much the case with his Saph. The engine is now running a solid 500bhp, and that’s thanks to it sporting a roller-bearing T4 turbo with GT front housing and Maram shaft, BD14/BD15 cams, ported head with double valve springs, machined Mahle pistons, Siemens 83lb injectors, and a whole host of upgrades from the Pro Alloy catalogue. It’s all managed by a Level 8 ECU with anti-lag and launch control, which obviously makes it a bit of a giggle, and the visuals are sufficiently brutal to take the classic touchpoints and bring the booted RS into the modern era. It’s got the classic Mongoose system, the 17in OZ Racing wheels, the full Southend-seafront-circa-1997 vibe. And yes, retro Cossie fans, it is sitting on adjustable Konis with Ahmed Bayjoo springs, just as it should be – and with a full poly-bushing throughout, along with uprated discs and pads with braided lines, the chassis has been sufficiently spruced up to deal with all the modern mayhem. It’s the perfect accompaniment to the Escort RS Cosworth in the collection; whereas the EsCos features all sorts of modern upgrades, this Saph is all about the old-school.
QUICK SPEC Custom T4 turbo, Level 8 ECU with launch control, 17in OZ Racing wheels, Koni adjustables and Ahmed Bayjoo springs