The good folk at MST are back at it with a souped-up Ford Escort, this time channelling their efforts toward a rally-themed Mk2. Looks proper. Dubbed the ‘Ultimate’, it’ll get a Millington Diamond 2.7-liter nat-asp four-cylinder putting out 350bhp. Plentiful, considering most MST Escorts weigh under a ton.
Customers can also choose engines from Cosworth, Duratec or Honda, but regardless of the powertrain, the transmission is a six-speed sequential manual with pneumatic paddle shifters. And yes, it’ll make those whiney gearbox sounds we all get excited about.
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The Ultimate rides on four-way adjustable suspension and Reiger coilovers, with stoppers from AP Racing. Each corner gets a four-pot motorsport caliper too, likely distorting your face into weird shapes when called upon.
You'll get a choice of 13, 15 or 17in alloys, with other options including those massive spot lamps and a racing livery. There's no limitation on colours either, so feel free to be as specific as your local paint superstore.
Inside, you’ll spot a welded FIA-grade roll cage and racing bucket seats. See that vertical handbrake? Lug it, and you’ll be glad the six-point harness is there.
The Ultimate - as with all MST cars - will be hand-built here in the UK, and currently has an 18-month waiting list. Plenty of time to source the £161k (about P12.1-M) you’ll be forking out, then.
More photos of the Ford Escort MST Ultimate:
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
