{"id":412,"date":"2025-04-28T11:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/?p=412"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:56:01","slug":"40-years-of-sierra-rs-cosworth-at-classic-ford-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/28\/40-years-of-sierra-rs-cosworth-at-classic-ford-show\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Years of Sierra RS Cosworth at Classic Ford Show!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re celebrating 40 years of the legendary Ford Sierra RS Cosworth at Classic Ford Show this May 11. Don\u2019t miss out, secure your ticket today! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Few cars capture the raw spirit of Ford performance quite like the Sierra RS Cosworth. When it launched in 1985, it was a game-changer; blisteringly fast, aerodynamically striking, and designed with one goal in mind: total domination on the race track. Now, in 2025, we celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Classic Ford Show<\/strong><\/a> with a very special display, brought to life with the help of the Cosworth Drivers Club.<\/p>\n

This exclusive showcase will be dedicated solely to the legendary three-door Sierra RS Cosworth, the car that started it all. Meanwhile, the CDC stand will feature a full range of Cosworth-powered Fords, ensuring that every flavour of this turbocharged legacy is represented.<\/p>\n

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The Birth of a Legend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Sierra RS Cosworth wasn\u2019t just another fast Ford, it was a homologation special, built to meet Group A racing requirements. But its journey from a wild idea to a showroom sensation wasn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n

Back in 1983, Ford was struggling in touring car racing. At the British Grand Prix, the brand watched in horror as the Capris were humiliated by Rover Vitesses. Something had to change. Enter Stuart Turner, head of Ford Motorsport, who, over a pub lunch, floated a radical idea:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we could put a turbocharged Cosworth engine into a Sierra, Rover wouldn\u2019t win another race,\u201d he famously quipped.<\/p>\n

This wasn\u2019t just a pipe dream, though. Cosworth had already developed a 16-valve twin-cam version of Ford\u2019s Pinto engine, originally for private sales. But what if Ford built a whole car around it?<\/p>\n

The result was the Sierra RS Cosworth, boasting a 204bhp turbocharged YB engine<\/a>, Borg-Warner T5 gearbox, and an eye-catching \u201cwhale-tail\u201d spoiler<\/a> for high-speed stability. But that was just the tip of the iceberg, as it laid the foundations for an evolution model to follow.<\/p>\n

Officially launched in 1985, full-scale production started in 1986, with 5542 units built in Genk, Belgium. In 1987, 500 of these cars were transformed into the legendary RS500, an evolution model built to dominate the racetrack. It did just that, conquering touring car championships worldwide (until, one by one, it was effectively banned to give rivals a chance of winning) and cementing its place in motoring history.<\/p>\n

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40 Years of the Sierra RS Cosworth<\/h2>\n

The Sierra RS Cosworth isn\u2019t just a fast Ford, it\u2019s an icon of performance motoring. It redefined what a family saloon could be, proving that practicality and fire-breathing speed weren\u2019t mutually exclusive. It set new standards in aerodynamics, turbo technology, and race engineering.<\/p>\n

Even today, it\u2019s a dream car for enthusiasts, with values skyrocketing as collectors scramble to own a piece of Blue Oval history. The fact that most of these cars survived years of street racing, modifications, and theft risks only adds to their legend.<\/p>\n

At the Classic Ford Show 2025, we\u2019ll be celebrating this legendary machine in all its glory. Whether you\u2019re an owner, a lifelong fan, or just discovering the magic of the Cossie, this is your chance to get up close to history.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s on at Classic Ford Show?<\/h2>\n

\u200bGet ready to rev your engines for the Classic Ford Show 2025, roaring into the South of England Showground on May 11th! This year\u2019s event celebrates 40 years of the Sierra Cosworth<\/strong> with a jaw-dropping display of 40 iconic Cossies, from 3-door legends to rare RS500s. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss The Great Unveiling, where freshly finished, never-before-seen builds make their debut. The Classic Ford Top 50<\/strong> showcases the UK\u2019s finest Fords, while the Classic Fo<\/strong><\/a>r<\/strong><\/a>d ICONS<\/strong><\/a> area features hand-picked showstoppers. <\/p>\n

Explore the bustling trade village<\/strong>, enjoy thrilling BMX stunt demos<\/strong>, and meet special guests like Steve Saxty<\/strong> and Jamie Brothwell<\/strong>. With club displays, awards<\/strong>, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it\u2019s a must-attend for every Ford enthusiast!<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re celebrating 40 years of the legendary Ford Sierra RS Cosworth at Classic Ford Show this May 11. Don\u2019t miss out, secure your ticket today! Few cars capture the raw spirit of Ford performance quite like the Sierra RS Cosworth. When it launched in 1985, it was a game-changer; blisteringly fast, aerodynamically striking, and designed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=412"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":420,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/412\/revisions\/420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chasethefootprint.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}