1985 Ford RS200

The RS200 is a motor vehicle from Ford, with all wheel drive, a mid located engine and an Ian Callum-designed 2 door coupé body style. It is powered by a turbocharged engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It produces 237 bhp (240 PS/177 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 280 N·m (207 lb·ft/28.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm. The engine powers the wheels through a 5 speed manual 'box. The Ford RS200 weighs a quoted 1180 kg at the kerb. Top stated speed is 229 km/h or 142 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3998 mm
Weight
1180 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
240 PS / 237 bhp / 177 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
280 Nm / 207 ft.lb / 28.6 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5 s
Top speed
229 km/h / 142 mph

1985 Ford RS200 specifications

1985 Ford RS200 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Ian Callum
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2530 mm	99.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1501 mm	59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1496 mm	58.9 inches
Length	3998 mm	157.4 inches
Width	1763 mm	69.4 inches
Height	1321 mm	52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	1180 kg	2601 lb
Weight distribution	50% front
fuel tank capacity	116 litres	25.5 [30.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.4
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	BDT
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.8 litre 1803 cc (110.026 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 77.6 mm 3.39 × 3.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	240 PS (237 bhp) (177 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	98 kW/litre 133.3 ps/litre 131.4 bhp/litre 2.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	155.3 Nm/litre 1.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.2:1
Fuel system	Ford EEC IV fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1951.5 kPa (283 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	450.75 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	1 Garrett AiResearch T03/4 turbocharger
Intercooler	Y
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	229 km/h (142 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 203.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 149.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 200.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.68 kg/kW 11.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split	0:100 or 37:63
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.300
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	8 x 16
Wheel size rear	8 x 16
Tyres front	Pirelli 225/50 VR 16
Tyres rear	Pirelli 225/50 VR 16
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	285 mm
Rear brake diameter	285 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.79
Final drive ratio	4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	29128
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	18.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1985 Ford RS200 added before December 1995. Last modified 2019-08-09.