Wolf Escort Cosworth '1994

'In the name of Wolf'

In my A-list there will be always listed many Cosworth creations, i.e. Ford's, MB 190 2.3, RS4 etc. These magnificent wolfcars are finetuned by strongly motorsport oriented company that was founded in 50's by Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin. In my mind the name Cosworth is always linked mostly to certain Escort and Sierra models. Ford owned the company for a while and Cosworth name appears in their rally inspired special models. Although, Sierra was the 'first' Cossie and has one of the most modern looks of it's era, the white-blue and Repsol coloured Escort rally weapons of the 90's are the ones for me. Maybe Mr. Kannkkunen stole my heart back n the days?

Source: passionford.com

This story is about German based Wolf tuning company's (also known as Walter Wolf Racing) tuned Escort Cosworth. Wolf offers various tuning parts for different Ford models and Wolf Escort Cosworth is somewhat a regular model containing various Wolf tuning parts. Although, Wolf Escort is not really an limited series or special edition, like Brabus or Alpina it has gained mystique reputation in Ford forums and as the 'Wolf' appears in the name it needs to be introduced here. Actually, I don't know many Ford tuners, instead some UK based, but none of them offers comprehensive tuning kits or virtually reproduced Fords. Maybe Wolf offers the dopest conversions? Least Wolf uses the same manufacturers with their pits and kits as the Ford to keep quality in proper level and tuning pits are also sold through the Ford dealers. So basically customers are able to choose only some Wolf parts for their cars instead of complete packages. Above I have listed specs of the complete Wolf Esco Cossie.

18" Wolf/ATP wheels and front splitter. Source: rscosworth.it

Wolf rear spoiler (extension) and Remus exhaust. Source: rscosworth.it

In details:

Engine

Wolf steering wheel and gauges. Source: carpics.com

- R4, 1993cc, 16-valve
- Garrett 'T34' Turbo
- Upgraded intercooler
- Wolf ecu
- Siemens injectors
- Upgraded fuel pump
- Upgraded airflow meter
- Wolf exhaust (Remus)
- Wolf engine cover

Numbers
- 300hp/6000rpm
- 458Nm/4000rpm
- 0-100Km/h: 4,6s
- 80-180km/h: 12,5s

Wolf green extra gauges. Source: passionford.com

- Top speed 260Km/h

Transmission
- 6 speed manual, 4WD (Haldex)
- Limited slip differential 

Chassis
- Upgraded suspension (Bilstein/Eibach)
- Wolf front strutbrace
- Ventilated disks front and rear (334/26mm)
- Wolf/ATS 18x8" alloys and 235/40ZR18 tires

Exterior
- Front splitter
- Alloy fuel cap
- Rear spoiler (lower) extension

Interior
- 'Motorsport' labeled interior (similar to Martini models)
- Wolf steering wheel and gear knob
- Wolf speedo up to 300km/h
- Upgraded boost gauge (2 bars)
- Alloy pedals
- Wolf floor mats

Other
- Complete price: 86.500DM (1994)

Tickford Capri '83

'Ultimate 80'

When I was a child our family friends had a golden mk1 Capri that I jused to drool over. It still is a cool car drawing its styling cues from US, extremely long hood, somewhat odd dimensions, rear wheel drive and classy air vents in rear fenders. Somehow Capri always looks extremely British for me. Well, the mk2 wasn't that cool...dimension and characteristics are there, but classy and light impression was totally gone. If the cool cars bad transformation was not enough in the beginning of the 80's, Aston Martin's subsidiary Tickford was offering ultimate kit to convert Capri to little Aston!

This car is almost too 80's! Source: storm.oldcarmanualproject.com

Perhaps the intention was great, when Victor Gauntlett from Aston took the crazy idea of transforming Capri to almost Aston. Aston Martin tweaked the engine by adding turbo, tailored 'luxury' retrim and made minor chassis changes, but the bodykit they added is just awful. "at that time the design side was not valued" -John Miles (chassis development engineer working in a project)

In details

 

Engine

V6, 2972cc, fuel injection

Compression 9.2:1

IHI 'RHB6' turbocharger

Garrett intercooler

Large bore stainless steel exhaust

Transmission

Modified 5-speed manual, RWD

Ford RS -limited slip differential

Numbers

205hp/5000rpm

352Nm/3000rpm

0-100km/h: 6s

Top speed: 225Km/h

1245kg

Drag coefficient lowered from original 0,39 to 0.37 with the bodykit

Chassis

Bilstein dampers 

Additional locating 'A' links rear

Polymer pushes

Upgraded brake pads front and 10.43" rear disks

7x15" alloys with Pirelli 'P7' tires

Exterior

Front air dam and grille blank

Side skirts

Rear spoiler

rear lower valance

Coach finish paint in any sincle plain or metallic colour or special pearlscent white paintwork

Wheels painted in body colour

Interior

Connolly leather interior

Wilton interior and boot carpet

Grey wool headlining

Walnut panels and matching center console

Boost gauge and quartz clock

Other
Electrically operated door mirrors and adjustable rear wiber delay
Digital electronis stereo cassette system
approx. 100 cars were manuafactured