Sentences with phrase «rally homologation»

MODEL HISTORY The Ford Escort RS Cosworth was a sports derivative and rally homologation special of the fifth generation Ford Escort.

Ford introduced the first ever Focus RS in 2002, reviving the RS (Rallye Sport) badge after having popularized it before with rally homologation specials like the Escort RS 1600 or the Escort RS Cosworth.

While the mid-1980s was characterized by stripped - out, high - strung all - wheel - drive Group B rally homologation specials, the late 1980s and early 1990s saw the rise of roadgoing German Touring cars, like this fantastic 1990 Mercedes - Benz 190E 2.5 - 16 Evolution for sale on Bring a Trailer.

Some 200 Turbo 2 Evolution Type 8221s were commissioned to satisfy Group B rallying homologation regulations.

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But there is one category of vehicle we've seen slowly slip away over the years when it was once a regular feature in our yearly test: the turbocharged, rally - inspired homologation special.

Its combination of four - wheel drive traction and resolutely stable chassis gives it the sort of cross-country ability that used to be the preserve of homologation rally specials.

The Escort RS Cosworth was developed in the early 1990s as a homologation special for rally competition.

The Spec C exists because it qualifies for homologation in Europe's Group N rally series, which is why they're making a mere 1000 of them.

Bring back the homologation specials, perhaps with a modern, slightly more accessible twist; make rallies feel like adventures again, and utilise new tech to spread the coverage.

Meanwhile, early homologation Subarus and Toyota Celica GT - Fours — multiple rally championship winners — can all be had for well under # 10,000.

One legendary Audi classic is the Sport quattro, which made its debut at the 1983 IAA and was designed as a homologation model for the World Rally Championship.

The car was intended as the homologation basis for entry into the Rally World Championship.

New rules for the 1997 World Rally Championship season allowed manufacturers to diverge radically from production - based vehicles, which meant teams no longer needed to build homologation specials that brought the competition vehicle to the road.

It made its debut at the 1983 Frankfurt motor show as a homologation model for the World Rally Championship.

In 1976, 400 examples of the Fiat Abarth 131 Rally were built for homologation purposes.

Although not due for homologation until January 2010 it is set to make its debut as course car on the final round of the IRC series, Rally Scotland.

GT Sport «s homologation special version of the Lancer Gr.B rally car...