FORD SIERRA COSWORTH RS500

Sold/number built 1987/500

Engine iron-block, alloy-head, dohc 1993cc ‘four,’ with fuel injection and turbocharger

Max power 224bhp @ 6000rpm

Max torque 204lb ft @ 4500rpm

Transmission five-speed Borg-warner T5 manual, driving rear wheels via LSD Suspension: front Macpherson struts rear semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers; anti-roll bar f/r

Steering rack and pinion

Brakes discs all round

Length 14ft 61/5in (4425mm)

Width 5ft 77/8in(1725mm)

Height 4ft 6in (1375mm)

Wheelbase 8ft 62/3in (2608mm)

Weight 2661lb (1207kg)

0-60mph 6.1 secs (standard RS Cosworth 6.5 secs) Mpg 20

Top speed 154mph (standard 149mph)

Price new £19,950

Price now from £75,000