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Boreham Motorworks Will Sell You an Escort Mk1 RS with 325 HP and a 10,000-RPM Redline

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First shown at the end of 2024, Boreham's reimagined Ford Escort Mk1 RS is finally here, and it's even more powerful than we initially thought.

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One of the greatest icons of European motoring is back. The new Ford Escort Mk1 RS has been officially presented in London, marking the return of the legendary Escort RS name after more than five decades. The vehicle was developed by the British company Boreham Motorworks under official Ford license. Unlike classic restorations (restomod), the new Escort RS is built entirely from new components and is considered a continuation car. Only 150 unit…

The Ford Escort has officially returned, but not as you might have thought. Because it has a better power-to-weight ratio than a Porsche 911 GT3, and will cost more than €400,000. This new car has been officially developed by Boreham Motorworks with Ford's own backup, and it's called Escort Mk1 RS. It's not a retromod, it's a brand new car inspired by Escort Mk1 of the 1960s. The engine is Boreham's TEN-K, a 2.1 liter V4 with 325 horsepower, whi…

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Motoring Research broke the news on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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