The Ford Escort Mk 2 was introduced in 1975. He was a clear development of the escort Mk 1, which was presented at the Brussels Motor Show in 1968. The predecessor maintained the high mechanical quality, but was completely revised in the design, which interpreted the esthetic and stylistic taste of the 70er. In addition to the more functional versions, there was also an Escort Sport version with more aggressive look and a more sporty interior. Finally, the RS 1800 version was also presented with a 115 hp double-cam engine, which formed the basis for the special version, which was used in the World Rally Championship and achieved considerable results there. From 1975 to 1979, the Ford Escort RS 1800 won the prestigious RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Rally for five consecutive years, the most important rally event in the UK and an important stage in the World Rally Championship.This text is machine translated.