Escort Rally

==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.
==Original 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
637 	1998	First Editions1/40 	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 	 	75px
 	1998	Police Squad 5-pack 	Black 	Red, Gold, White "POLICE" "02" "To Protect & Serve" 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Blue) 	Grey 	LW 	18838	Malaysia 	 	75px
984 	1999	Classic Games4/4 	Red 	Purple, Black, White, Yellow "UNO" 	Grey/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	LW 	21332	Malaysia 	 	75px
 	2000	World Racers 2 5-Pack 	Black w/White doors	Red, White "POLICIA" "1" "AL RESCATE" 	Black/Plastic	Clear 	White 	LW 	25370	Thailand 	 	75px
192 	2001	MainlineVictory Lane 5-Pack 	Gray 	Orange, white, red & black tampos 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Black)	 	5DOT 	50057	Thailand or Malaysia	 	
064 	2003	Flamin' Hot Wheels5/5 	Gold 	Green flames with Hot Wheels logo, black outline 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Black)	White 	Gold PR5 	57201	Malaysia 	Ford Escort on Card 	
 	2004	Tiki Torchers 5-Pack 	Black 	Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Black)	 	LW 	B3595	China or Malaysia 	 	
 	2004	Tiki Torchers 5-Pack 	Black 	Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Black)	 	5SP 	B3595	China or Malaysia 	 	
 	2004	Tiki Torchers 5-Pack 	Black 	Yellow tiger stripes & '32' tampos 	Black/Plastic	Tinted (Black)	 	10SP 	B3595	China or Malaysia 	 	
089 	2005	Hot Wheels Racing4/5 	Metalflake Blue 	Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "71", "HOT WHEELS 05" 	Gray/Plastic 	Tinted 	Orange 	ScPR5 	G8616	Malaysia 	 	75px
 	2009	Trick Tracks 5-Pack 	Khaki 	Black, Olive Green. Fossil Fueler + T-Rex + number 20 on Side 	Gray/Plastic 	Tinted (Smoke)	White 	White 10SP 	L9971	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 	Base Code(s): F08 	75px
 	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 EscortWalmart ExclusiveBase Code: L45, L47, L50	75px
==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
 	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 Winter4/5 	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): 	
==See also==
*'70 Ford Escort RS1600
*Ford Escort
==Gallery==
Escort Rally Larry Proto.jpg|Bruce Schultz Sticker Decal Prototype
Escort Rally Larry Proto (2).jpg
Escort Rally Larry Proto (3).jpg
Escort Rally Larry Proto (4).jpg
Escort Rally Larry Proto (5).jpg
Escort Rally Larry Proto (6).jpg
EscortRrally2-2017HWSS5.jpg
EscortRrally3-2017HWSS5.jpg
RS Rear.jpg
Mycossie.jpg
Xr3&RS.jpg|1984-series Hot Wheels Escort XR3 and 2004 series Escort Rally
Escort Rally 1 (2019) Rear.JPG
Escort Rally 1 (2019).JPG
1 Escort Rally (2019) Card.JPG|2019
Escort Rally Base.JPG
0310.JPG|2019
0313.JPG|2019
Ford Escort Rally (2).jpg
Ford Escort Rally (3).jpg
Ford Escort Rally (1).jpg
Ford Escort Rally (6).jpg
Ford Escort Rally (5).jpg
Ford Escort Rally (4).jpg
Photo on 2020-09-19 at 5.01 PM.jpg|gold car
DVF88 - Escort Rally-1.jpg|2017
DVF88 - Escort Rally-2.jpg|2017
DVF88 - Escort Rally-1-2.jpg|2017
DVF88 - Escort Rally-2-2.jpg|2017
FYX96 - Escort Rally-2.jpg|Backroad Rally
FYX96 - Escort Rally-1.jpg|Backroad Rally
FYX96 - Escort Rally-1-2.jpg|Backroad Rally
FYX96 - Escort Rally-2-2.jpg|Backroad Rally
SYL12 - Escort Rally-2-2.jpg|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
SYL12 - Escort Rally-1-2.jpg|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
SYL12 - Escort Rally-1.jpg|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
SYL12 - Escort Rally-2.jpg|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
21332 - Escort Rally-1.jpg|1999
21332 - Escort Rally-2.jpg|1999
21332 - Escort Rally-1-2.jpg|1999
21332 - Escort Rally-2-2.jpg|1999
21332 - Escort Rally-1-3.jpg|1999
21332 - Escort Rally-2-3.jpg|1999
FYX96-01.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
FYX96-02.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
FYX96-03.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
FYX96-04.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
FYX96-05.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
FYX96-06.JPG|2019 Backroad Rally
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-01.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-02.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-03.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-04.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-05.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack Escort Rally-06.JPG|2019 Nightburnerz 5-Pack
20211015 180624a.jpg
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort carded-1.jpg|2021 Winter
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort carded-1-2.jpg|2021 Winter
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort-1.jpg|2021 Winter
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort-2.jpg|2021 Winter
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort-1-2.jpg|2021 Winter
GRR10 - 66 Ford Escort-2-2.jpg|2021 Winter
Escort Rally 2021.png
==External links ==
*HW Snow Stormers 5-Pack: FORD ESCORT RALLY
*How the 1998 First Editions ESCORT RALLY became a Hot Wheels Collector CULT FAVORITE
Category:1998 First Editions
Category:1998 Hot Wheels
Category:Ford Vehicles
Category:Licensed Hot Wheels
Category:Phil Riehlman Designs
Category:World Rally Cars
Category:1999 Hot Wheels
Category:2000 Hot Wheels
Category:2001 Hot Wheels
Category:2003 Hot Wheels
Category:2004 Hot Wheels
Category:2009 Hot Wheels
Category:2011 Hot Wheels
Category:2012 Hot Wheels
Category:2013 Hot Wheels
Category:Ford of Germany Cars
Category:2017 Hot Wheels
Category:German Cars
Category:Ford of Europe Cars
Category:Euro-Spec Cars
Category:Racing Vehicles
Category:Rally Vehicles
Category:Off-Road Vehicles
Category:Escort Cars
Category:Police Cars
Category:Classic Games Series
Category:Flamin' Hot Wheels Series
Category:2019 Hot Wheels
Category:1990s
Category:British Cars
Category:HW Snow Stormers Series
Category:Wal-Mart Exclusive
Category:2005 Hot Wheels
Category:Sedans
Category:1:64
Category:Retooled Versions
Category:Multipack Exclusive
Category:Hatchbacks
Category:2021 Hot Wheels
Category:HW Winter
Category:Two/Three-door Vehicles
Category:5-Packs
Category:Wall Tracks