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1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth sold for £590,500

At the 1985 Geneva Motor Show Ford unveiled the Sierra RS Cosworth, which was produced in 5,545 units. Two years later Aston Martin Tickford was signed for the job of converting the 500 cars into RS500 Cosworth. One of them was sold at Silverstone Auctions for £590,500.

Compared to the standard RS Cosworth, the RS500 received a more powerful engine with a larger turbocharger and intercooler, a thicker block and a different set of nozzles, slightly different design and aerodynamic elements. The RS500 Cosworth is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 224 hp (167 kW) and 204 lb-ft (277 Nm) of torque.

There were many interested bidders, but the luckiest, or should we say, the most persistent, made the highest bid. The car was expected to fetch £180,000 but sold for more than three times that amount. As a reminder, in 1987 the car cost less than £20,000.

1987 Ford RS500 Cosworth is in outstanding and original condition. The clock shows 5,000 miles (just over 8,000 kilometers).

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Source: Silverstone Auctions

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Ford SuperVan 4 with 1,973 HP

The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will take place on the last Sunday of June, and Ford has already announced that it will compete with an electric van, the SuperVan 4.

Ford unveiled the SuperVan 4 in the middle of last year, as part of the launch of the new e-Transit model. The vehicle was premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where it was driven by Romain Dumas, who will also be behind the wheel at Pikes Peak this year. This superpowered van is great for Pikes Peak because its electric drivetrain doesn’t lose power with altitude, unlike an internal combustion engine.

The Ford SuperVan 4 is powered by four electric motors with a total output of 1,973 hp (1,451 kW). It hits 62 mph in less than 2 seconds, and is expected to set a very good time.

The current race record is 7:57.148, set by Dumas in 2018 when he drove the all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak. Who knows, maybe Dumas will set the best time again this year, but behind the wheel of a Ford SuperVan.

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Ford SuperVan 4 with 1,973 HP

Source: Ford

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Mustang Dark Horse with 500 HP

A few months ago, Ford unveiled the seventh generation of its legendary car, the Mustang Dark Horse, which will be offered in two body styles (Coupé and Cabrio). It is a car that brings over five decades of tradition. Now it is known how much power the sports car will have.

The new Mustang Dark Horse will be powered by a 5.0L Coyote V8 engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The start of sales is expected in the middle of next year.

In addition to the Dark Horse as the most powerful version, there is also a Mustang GT powered by a 5.0L Coyote V8 engine with 480 hp (353 kW), or 486 hp (357 kW) with an optional more open exhaust system. The more European-friendly upgraded 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 315 hp (232 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque also remains on offer. The American car manufacturer promises excellent performance and lower fuel consumption.

“For decades, Mustang has competed against the most premium brands on the biggest world stages and won. We surprised everyone, and we’re going to surprise them again with a track-capable Mustang that puts a new level of performance, styling and American engineering in the hands of everyday customers who still want the thrill and excitement of a V8 sports car,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company.

Also, the company announced that after 27 years, Ford is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024 with a new GT3 model.

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Source: Ford