Ford Escort RS 1800

The Ford Escort RS 1800 Assetto Corsa mod brings one of the most iconic rally homologation cars of the 1970s to your virtual garage. Ford built the RS 1800 road car so the Mk2 Escort could compete in world rallying, and it went on to become a motorsport legend. This version 1.0 recreates the road-going RS 1800 with its light, rear-wheel-drive character.

Performance

In Assetto Corsa, the Escort RS 1800 makes 115 bhp and 171 Nm of torque, and it weighs just 900 kg. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, covers the quarter mile in 15.75 seconds and reaches a top speed of 207 km/h. It isn't about raw power. The RS 1800 is all about low weight, quick direction changes and a rear end you can steer with the throttle.

Features

• detailed interior and exterior ambient occlusion
• a realistic working dashboard
• tuned physics for the Mk2 Escort's light, rear-wheel-drive feel
• preconfigured Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) settings that work well with Sol
• driver animations by Mascot
• a panoramic session-start view by Daniel Nogal

Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) is required for this mod.

Best For: Touge, Classic Circuits and Light Drifting

The Ford Escort RS 1800 shines on twisty mountain roads, where its low weight lets you carry speed through tight corners. It's also a great pick for classic car races on circuits, and its rear-wheel drive makes it playful for light, controllable slides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Ford Escort RS 1800 mod need Custom Shaders Patch?

Yes. CSP is required, and the mod comes with CSP settings already configured.

Is this the rally version of the Escort RS 1800?

No. This mod recreates the road-going RS 1800 with 115 bhp, the homologation car that the rally versions were based on.

Is the Ford Escort RS 1800 good for drifting?

It's fun for light, controllable slides thanks to its rear-wheel drive and low weight, but it doesn't have the power of a dedicated drift car.