Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Focus WRC and RS200: books

Ford RS Cosworth Sierra & Escort - All models (1985-1996) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a good Ford Escort or Sierra RS Cosworth? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, offers practical advice for buying an Escort or Sierra RS Cosworth.

Models:
- Sierra RS Cosworth, Sierra Cosworth RS500, Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth, Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4
- Escort RS Cosworth.

Production years: 1985-1996.

This guide helps you find the right car at a fair price and answers the following questions:
- Walk away or buy? First assessment of an Escort or Sierra RS Cosworth.
- What is the right price? Value assessment with a unique scoring system.
- How to check authenticity?
- Which models are the best choice?
- What common issues should you watch for?
- What are the restoration options and impact?
- What are the maintenance costs?

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Author:	Dan Williamson
Details:	64 pages, 19.5 x 14 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	90 colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2013)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845845261

Ford Focus WRC - The auto-biography of a rally champion

When the World Rally Championship introduced the "World Rally Car" regulations, Ford took the opportunity to develop a new car. M-Sport, led by Malcolm Wilson, was tasked with the project, designing and building the Focus WRC in under a year. Over the next 12 years, M-Sport competed globally with this turbocharged, four-wheel-drive car.

Operating from modern facilities, M-Sport produced 97 Focus WRCs, which won 44 World Rally Championship events. Renowned drivers such as Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Markko Märtin, Marcus Grönholm, and Mikko Hirvonen contributed to its success. Major sponsors included Martini, BP, and Abu Dhabi.

M-Sport developed the entire car for Ford, gradually taking over responsibility for its 2.0-litre, 300 bhp turbocharged engine and the advanced four-wheel-drive system from Xtrac. When regulations changed, M-Sport quickly introduced the next-generation Fiesta WRC, continuing its success.

This book includes:
- The 12-year history of the Ford Focus WRC in the World Rally Championship
- Detailed insights into its development and evolution
- Coverage of key events, victories, and championships (1999-2010)
- The growth of M-Sport and its headquarters at Dovenby Hall
- Exclusive interviews with key figures - team owner, sponsors, and drivers
- In-depth profiles of cars, drivers, and engineers
- A complete record of all 97 Focus WRC cars built and their competition history

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	192 pages, 25.5 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm / 10 x 8.5 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	240 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781787110205

RS200 : Ford's Group B Rally Legend

The Group B era in motorsport was short but intense, attracting top manufacturers to create advanced and powerful cars. Among them, Ford's RS200 stood out as one of the most promising.

Developed in 1983 and built between 1985 and 1986, the RS200 was designed for success. However, just as it was beginning to show its potential in the 1986 season, the FIA banned Group B, abruptly ending its career. Despite producing the required 200 units for homologation, Ford's investment in the project was largely lost.

Graham Robson followed the RS200's journey closely, from its conception and design to its engineering and manufacturing. He also spent four years driving RS200s on public roads.
In this book, he presents the full story through insights from key figures such as Motorsport boss Stuart Turner, engineer John Wheeler, and project manager Mike Moreton.

This detailed account goes beyond historical records, providing firsthand perspectives on one of Ford's most ambitious racing projects. Illustrated with extensive visuals, it offers a deep look into the RS200's development, competition history, and legacy.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	160 pages, 26 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm / 10.25 x 10.4 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	225 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781906133955

Ford RS200 - The Story So Far

This illustrated book offers a detailed history of the Ford RS200, a Group B rally car developed by Ford Motorsport in Boreham, Essex. Designed to meet Group B rules, which required 200 road-legal units, the RS200 had an aluminum honeycomb chassis and a mid-mounted, turbocharged Cosworth BDT engine.
Although its rally career was short, starting in 1986 and ending with the end of Group B in 1987, the RS200 made a lasting impression on motorsport fans.

The book provides in-depth information on the RS200's design, engineering, and racing history. It includes a complete chassis number database, documenting each vehicle made, including prototypes and special editions. This makes it a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

Filled with many photographs, the book showcases the RS200's design and performance, serving as an authoritative guide to one of Ford's most iconic rally cars.

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Author:	Justin James Smith
Details:	246 pages, 25.5 x 20.5 x 1.8 cm / 10 x 8.1 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Decinet Publishing (GB, 2011)
ISBN:	9780956813800