Ford therefore tried to develop the RS200 to be the ultimate rally car, though it looked more like a circuit racer. In ...

This Ford rally car also suffered from touchy handling and significant turbo lag. Read more: 10 Of The Most Reliable Mazda ...

Thus, the RS200 suddenly became obsolete after only competing in a single full rally- the 1986 Swedish Rally, in which it finished third. Photo: Iconic Auctioneers In the meantime, Ford had ...

The Group B era only lasted for four years, but it was enough to produce some of the wildest mid-engine production cars of ...

Ford did indeed build an Evolution run of 20 RS200s but not in line with the homologation regulations. Only a year after the RS200 debuted on the rally stage in 1986, Group B was disbanded ...

To understand the Ford RS200's place in rally history, it's necessary to learn about Group B rallying. The very mention of Group B rallying sends shivers down the spines of rally enthusiasts.

A SOUPED-UP Ford Escort capable of hitting 60mph in 3.8 seconds has sold for £305,000. The white RS200 ‘S’ was one of only 20 built to 350bhp S-specification with rally-spec option.

Ford did indeed built an Evolution run of 20 RS200s but not in line with the homologation regulations. Only a year after the RS200 debuted on the rally stage in 1986, Group B was disbanded ...