1997 Ford Escort Cosworth
Open Class PRO Rally Car
Driver: Carl Merrill
Co-driver: Lance Smith
1993 - North American Rally Champion; third overall SCCA PRO Rally
Championship.
1994 - Second in North American Rally Championship; four top-three
finishes/two Canadian Rally wins.
1995 - New '95 World Rally Escort Cosworth for '95 season - won two
events - DNF while leading in Michigan cost him shot at title.
1996 - Won two events at Olympia, Wash.; 2nd twice by total of 10
seconds; 2nd overall for the season.
1997 - brand new '97 shell; scored victory at STPR event; out of
championship contention with electrical failure in Minnesota;
won Rocky Mountain Rally (Canadian).
1998 - Turbo and drivetrain problems led to 4th place at Doo Wops
and Wild West; third at Rim, second at STPR, DNF in Maine
and Minnesota.
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 4211 mm (165.8")
Width: 1742 mm (68.6")
Height: 1321 mm (52.3")
Wheelbase: 2551 mm (100.4")
Weight: 2610 lbs.
Engine: 4 cylinder, 16 valve
2 liter, turbocharged,
special electronic
management system
Power: 422 HP @ 6600 RPM
Torque: 364 F/LBS @ 4500 RPM
Transmission: 7-speed F/F Development
transmission; front, center &
rear viscous differentials
Suspension: Bilstein shocks with
magnesium uprights
Brakes: Lockheed 4 piston
(titanium) calipers
with 12" discs
Tires: Michelin Special XGT Rally
Tires on 7" wheels
Electrics/Lights: Ford/PIAA
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