Boreham Motorworks has unveiled the first production prototype Ford Escort Mk1 RS at the public at London Concours 2026, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the most focused lightweight performance cars of the modern era.
First announced at the end of 2024, the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS programme now enters a new phase — one defined by engineering delivery and dynamic validation. Behind the scenes, the development programme has progressed significantly, with a test vehicle actively undergoing rolling road, dyno and dynamic testing at facilities across the UK.
At the centre of the programme is a simple but uncompromising formula: a target weight of 895kg, combined with the achievement of 330PS and a confirmed 10,000rpm capability. Together, these attributes define the character of the Ford Escort Mk1 RS — a naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive driver’s car engineered to deliver immediate response, exceptional agility and genuine driver connection.
Boreham Motorworks_Ford Escort Mk1 RS_Details_15Date: 08/06/2026
