Ford Sierra Cosworth 1987 sold under the hammer for 715 thousand dollars (9 photos)

In London at the Silverstone auction was sold the rarest 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 model. Her final price amounted to 596250 pounds sterling, which is equivalent to 715 thousand dollars. A total of 500 such cars were built. things.







Based on a massive three-door hatchback (and later a sedan) Ford Sierra from 1986 to 1992 produced a powerful version of Cosworth. Before 1989 they were front-wheel drive, since 1990 the cars received full drive unit. The motor, depending on the year of manufacture and version, developed from 204 to 227 HP and has always been paired with a manual transmission.





Of the 5545 cars produced for racing homologation version, 500 was sent in 1987 to Aston Martin Tickford. There hatchbacks received an engine with a reinforced cylinder block and more productive turbine. Recoil increased to 227 forces. There were also the ignition, lubrication, and fuel supply systems have been modernized.



There are few external differences between the RS500 version and the simple Cosworth. On the third door added a low spoiler to the massive rear wing. Front the bumper lost its fog lights and received a modified spoiler for the sake of better cooling of the engine and brakes.



Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 sold is only 8356 kilometers. The hatchback is in perfect, fully serviced condition. It comes with a number of consumables.









All 500 ER-esoks were built with right-hand drive and sold in Great Britain. Initially, only black body color was supposed, however, 56 white and 52 blue cars were also produced.

At the end of 2021, British firm CNC Motorsport AWS announced about the intention to revive the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500. Cars were assembled build on the basis of original bodies and drawings with the participation of the creators original model. Announced a minimum cost of 185 thousand pounds sterling.