Description[]
The Escort Rally is the second iteration of the Ford Escort Hot Wheels has replicated as a casting. Fitted with rally-style front lights and a top lip wing on the rear, this particular version of the Escort is the European-market exclusive 'RS Cosworth' version of the Escort from 1993-1996, 'RS' standing for 'Rally Sport' and Cosworth referring to the racing engine firm in England Supplying the engine for this model, a 2.0 Cosworth YBT. From the factory, the engine produced 227 brake Horsepower, but can be tuned to 1000 horsepower. There was also a Cosworth version of the Ford Sierra. The RS Cosworth was often nicknamed 'Cossie' By fans and one Notable owner being BBC Top Gear Presenter Jeremy Clarkson, whom described the car "The Ultimate Hot Hatchback" in an episode of his series, Clarkson's Car Years in 2000 from the BBC.
Versions[]
The Escort Rally has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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637 | 1998 | First Editions 1/40 |
Metalflake White | Red, Black, Yellow, & Blue Race tampos w/ '8' & 'HWLS' on sides, Metalflake Blue front grille & headlights on hood w/ Yellow 'HWLS' on front | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Red | LW | 18143 | Malaysia | ||
984 | 1999 | Classic Games 4/4 |
Red | Purple, Black, White, Yellow "UNO" | Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Black | LW | 21332 | Malaysia | ||
1998 | Police Squad 5-pack | Black | Red, Gold, White "POLICE" "02" "To Protect & Serve" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Grey | LW | 18838 | Malaysia | |||
2000 | World Racers 2 5-Pack | Black w/White doors | Red, White "POLICIA" "1" "AL RESCATE" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | White | LW | 25370 | Thailand | |||
192 | 2001 | Mainline Victory Lane 5-Pack |
Gray | Orange, white, red & black tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | 5DOT | 50057 | Thailand or Malaysia | |||
064 | 2003 | Flamin' Hot Wheels 5/5 |
Gold | Green flames with Hot Wheels logo, black outline | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | White | Gold PR5 | 57201 | Malaysia | Ford Escort on Card Variant window color (clear grey) |
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2004 | Tiki Torchers 5-Pack | Black | Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | LW | B3595 | China | ||||
2004 | Tiki Torchers 5-Pack | Black | Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | 5SP | B3595 | China | ||||
2004 | Tiki Torchers 5-Pack | Black | Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | 10SP | B3595 | Malaysia | ||||
089 | 2005 | HWs Racing | Metalflake Blue | Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "71", "HOT WHEELS 05" | Gray / Plastic |
Tinted | Orange | ScPR5 | G8616 | Malaysia | ||
2009 | Trick Tracks 5-Pack | Khaki | Black, Olive Green. Fossil Fueler + T-Rex + number 20 on Side | Gray / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | White | White 10SP | Thailand | Base Code(s): A51 | |||
2011 | Wall Tracks | Metallic Blue | Orange & White Flames, "71" "Hot Wheels 05" Sponsors | Gray / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Red | PR5 | V8707 | Thailand | Base Code(s): C45 | ||
2013 | Team Hot Wheels High-Speed Wheel | Blue & White | Hot Wheels Racing Deco | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Blue | Blue HSW | BBF71 | Thailand | Very rare Base Code(s): F08 |
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2019 | Backroad Rally | White | Blue & yellow stripes, Rally El Segundo banner. Ford emblem, PIAA, Bilstein, Number 9 on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | Chrome Light Blue 10SP | FYX96 | Thailand | Named Ford Escort Walmart Exclusive Base Code: L45, L47, L50 |
Retooled Versions[]
The Escort Rally was retooled without a spoiler on top mainly for use in multipacks and other similar series. All releases of this version are named Ford Escort.
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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2017 | HW Snow Stormers 5-pack | Satin Blue | Black, white & yellow Rally tampos; Snow Stromers & 44 on sides. | White / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | WB5SP | DVF88 | Thailand | Base Code(s): J32, J47 | ||
2019 | Nightburnerz 5-Pack | Pearl White | Green & Dark Green stripes on sides, roof & hood, Ford emblem on sides | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Grey | Chrome Green 10SP | FYL12 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): M15, M16, M18 | ||
2021 | HW Winter 4/5 |
Magenta | Black & white stripes, "HW Winter", HW Winter Logo, "21" on sides. | Gold / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Green | Gold rim, White 5SP | GRR10 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): |