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1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
Motorsport Dominance.
A motorsport legend engineered to win championships, preserved today as a cornerstone of touring car history.
Pure Homologation Power.
CAR MILEAGE
30,180
UNITS PRODUCED
500
YEAR
1987
The Ultimate Evolution of the Sierra Cosworth
Introduced in 1987, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth represented the most extreme evolution of Ford’s Group A touring car program. Built specifically to dominate international competition, it pushed the already potent Sierra Cosworth platform to new levels of performance and engineering precision.
Only 500 examples were produced by Tickford in the United Kingdom to meet homologation requirements. Today, the RS500 stands as one of the most legendary touring cars ever created — a machine that blurred the line between road car and race car.
Born for Motorsport
The RS500 was conceived as Ford’s ultimate weapon for international touring car racing. Developed to compete against BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Alfa Romeo, it emerged during one of the most competitive eras in motorsport history.
From the moment it entered competition, the RS500 proved its dominance, establishing itself as the benchmark of Group A touring car performance and engineering excellence.
Engineering Built for Victory
At the heart of the RS500 lies the legendary Cosworth-developed 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Producing 224 horsepower in road specification, the engine was extensively upgraded compared with the standard Sierra Cosworth.
Enhancements included a larger Garrett T4 turbocharger, improved intercooling system, reinforced engine block, and additional fuel injector capability all designed to support the immense power levels required for racing.
Aerodynamics with Purpose
The RS500’s aggressive appearance was not a design exercise but a functional necessity. Its revised front splitter and iconic double rear wing often called the “whale tail” dramatically increased aerodynamic stability at high speeds.
Combined with widened wheel arches and lightweight 15-inch BBS wheels, the car achieved the downforce and balance required to compete at the highest levels of touring car racing.
Dominance on theTrack
The RS500 quickly became one of the most successful touring cars ever built. In the 1987 World Touring Car Championship, it secured five victories and helped Ford claim the Constructors’ Championship.
Its success continued worldwide, capturing titles in the European Touring Car Championship, the German DTM Championship, the Australian Touring Car Championship, the Japanese Touring Car Championship, and the British Touring Car Championship.
A Machine Built to Break Limits
While the road-going version produced 224 horsepower,
the RS500’s racing variants were capable of generating up to 600 horsepower in competition trim.
This immense performance potential made it one of the most formidable touring cars ever seen on track, capable of overwhelming rivals with raw speed and mechanical strength.
Preservation, Squadra Lupo Style
At Squadra Lupo, preservation means respecting originality and maintaining mechanical integrity without unnecessary restoration. This RS500 has been carefully inspected and maintained to retain the character and authenticity it left the factory with.
Every component reflects the philosophy that defines our collection: preserving history while ensuring the car remains fully capable of being driven and experienced.
A True Group A Icon
Today, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth is recognized as one of the most important homologation specials ever produced. Its racing success, limited production, and unmistakable design have made it a cornerstone of Group A motorsport history.
For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the RS500 represents the pinnacle of 1980s touring car engineering — a machine that defined an entire era of competition.
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CAR PEDIGREE
Preserved, not restored.
This RS500 has been preserved with the philosophy that defines Squadra Lupo: protecting originality while maintaining full mechanical integrity. Every component reflects the character and authenticity the car left the factory with.
Rather than restoring or altering its history, the car has been carefully maintained and inspected to ensure it remains true to its original specification and spirit.
Authenticity & Rarity
Produced in just 500 units worldwide, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth represents one of the most exclusive homologation specials of the Group A era. Built by Tickford for Ford Motorsport, it was engineered specifically to dominate touring car racing.
Its rarity, combined with its extraordinary motorsport record, places the RS500 among the most desirable performance icons of the 1980s.
Driving Readiness
Every mechanical system has been inspected to ensure reliability and drivability while preserving the car’s original engineering. The RS500 remains a machine that can still be experienced exactly as intended.
Balanced, raw, and turbocharged, it delivers the authentic driving sensations that defined the golden era of Group A touring car competition.
Squadra Lupo Verification
This RS500 has undergone a detailed verification process under Squadra Lupo’s preservation standards. Mechanical components, originality, and overall condition have been carefully reviewed and documented.
The result is a homologation icon preserved with integrity ready to continue its story in the hands of its next collector.
PRESERVATION PERFECTED
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning one of the greatest Group A legends ever built… this is your moment.
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