It was an event at the end of 1980 : the third-generation Escort became a front-wheel drive. In 1984, Ford launched the RS Turbo version, equipped with a 1.6-litre supercharged engine (132 hp), at a time when Golf GTI developed 112 hp only. In 1986, the Escort was updated. The engine of the RS Turbo (reproduced here by NEO) remained unchanged. In black since July 2021.