The Ford Escort RS Cosworth remains an iconic vehicle in the world of performance cars. Born out of Ford's rallying prowess, this hot hatchback became an instant classic, combining a distinctive rally-inspired design with impressive power and handling capabilities.

This particular car was built by world-renowned Cosworth specialist, Romain Oppliger, owner of Oppliger Motorsports. His attention to detail is unmatched and the quality of this build is evident throughout the vehicle. Not much has been left untouched with an estimated total for this build coming in around $50K.

The aggressively stanced Escort features a distinctive rear spoiler and flared wheel arches, giving the car a purposeful appearance. The whale-tail spoiler not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves a functional purpose by providing increased downforce at high speeds. The flawless white paint resembles an early motorsport version Escort, before team liveries were applied to factory-backed rally cars. At the corners you'll find 18" Compomotive TH wheels, and tucked behind motorsport wheels are a set of Tarox big brakes -- which have immense stopping power. Intrax suspension and a complete Powerflex bushing kit round out the suspension, keeping things tidy during heavy cornering.

Under the hood, you’ll find a comprehensive list of modifications, with each part complementing the entire build. What you end up with is a robust platform capable of being driven hard. Some of the highlights include a Borg Warner EFR 7670 turbo, a T4 stainless steel and ceramic coated exhaust manifold, a forged bottom end, an ECUMaster ECU, a larger intercooler, and a motorsports radiator with silicon hoses. The car was recently outfitted with a flex-fuel set up to achieve maximum power. Steve Sampier, the owner of  Divulge Motorsports, recently dyno tuned the car with power output reaching 607 horsepower to the wheel (700+ horsepower at the crank).

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Inside the cabin, the Escort RS Cosworth offers a driver-centric environment. Racing-inspired Recaro bucket seats, a three-spoke Sparco steering wheel, racing pedals, and a performance-oriented instrument cluster create an immersive driving experience. Current ownership also added a digital dash computer offering just about every possible read-out you could ask for. Beneath the dash computer is a a red kill switch for quick emergency shut off's. An anaologue boost gauge is also installed and next to it are two small switches -- one for fan for auxiliary fan while the other enables anti-lag. The interior design reflects a perfect balance between functionality and comfort, ensuring that the driver feels connected to the car at all times.