Gareth Lloyd's Escort - What is the engine spec?
04-03-2005, 04:42 PM
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Gareth Lloyd's Escort - What is the engine spec?
I saw this car perform the other day on the TOTB dvd - incredible...
What is the engine spec on this?
Thanks in advance.
What is the engine spec on this?
Thanks in advance.
04-03-2005, 04:48 PM
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The key to it's speed is the transmission
(no, that wasn't a pop at you 
)http://www.lloydracing.com/
http://www.wrc-cosworth.org/pics/lloyd/lloyd.html
04-03-2005, 07:06 PM
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Mike wrote,
I think there is a further 8psi of boost u've forgotten about 
,and the fact that it handles ! 
If you have ever been in the car Mike you would know it's not just about the transmission !
The key to it's speed is the transmission
,and the fact that it handles ! If you have ever been in the car Mike you would know it's not just about the transmission !
04-03-2005, 07:18 PM
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Impressive: 
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
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04-03-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by racer
Hi Doug, Gareth has also won the "Ace Vehicles Sports and Saloon Car Championship" in 2000 in his escort.
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I think it's fair to assume that he properly drive then
04-03-2005, 08:32 PM
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I went for a lap of the nurburgring with him, his girlfriend and another girl in his m3. It was fast and still so relaxed and sedate that the girls spent the entire lap yapping 
we were just about to put his m3 against the evo when the track shut and didnt re-open before he had to head home. That would have been a mad lap
RW
we were just about to put his m3 against the evo when the track shut and didnt re-open before he had to head home. That would have been a mad lap
RW
04-03-2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
Impressive:
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
The Facts of the totb DVD
Gareth recorded
500m 12.4 @ 129
Max at 1.25miles 173
A certain shonky Saff with 480bhp & no 4X4 recorded.
500m 13.39 @ 129 (same terminal)
Max at 1.25miles 174 ( failed WI & a pile of shite on the day)
On the handling circuit he was Totally supreme & in a different class.
The Saff knocked over 86 cones & flipped over 4 times trying to run at half Gareth's pace , now that did impress me.
Rod
04-03-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MADRod
Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
Impressive:
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
Specs:
Just over 550bhp on the dyno
7-speed works gearbox
7.5" diff's front and rear
Full race spec brakes and suspension
Performance:
0-60mph in less than 3seconds
Topspeed: Over 175mph / 282km/h
The racecar of Gareth Lloyd.
Everything built and specified by himself.
Possibly the fastest Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the world.
The car has been constantly modified over a period of 6-7 years.
Gareth has won the Ford Saloon Car Championship in 1996, Modified Cosworth Championship in 1994 and 1996 and Formula Saloon Car Championship in 1999.
The Facts of the totb DVD
Gareth recorded
500m 12.4 @ 129
Max at 1.25miles 173
A certain shonky Saff with 480bhp & no 4X4 recorded.
500m 13.39 @ 129 (same terminal)
Max at 1.25miles 174 ( failed WI & a pile of shite on the day)
On the handling circuit he was Totally supreme & in a different class.
The Saff knocked over 86 cones & flipped over 4 times trying to run at half Gareth's pace , now that did impress me.
Rod
05-03-2005, 11:36 AM
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MADRod wrote,
So why did it record the second fastest time over 500 metres ! Only to be beaten by Ronnies 700 +bhp Skyline !
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
This car is actually not fast in a straight line
The Facts of the totb DVD
The Facts of the totb DVD
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
05-03-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FAST COS
MADRod wrote,
So why did it record the second fastest time over 500 metres ! Only to be beaten by Ronnies 700 +bhp Skyline !
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
This car is actually not fast in a straight line
The Facts of the totb DVD
The Facts of the totb DVD
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
Glad someone got the fuckin balls to say it!
05-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FAST COS
So why did it record the second fastest time over 500 metres ! Only to be beaten by Ronnies 700 +bhp Skyline !
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
I think the saying "up your own ARSE" springs to mind Rod !
It was as fast as mine at 500m (129mph) & slower at 1.25 miles, which is what I said.
Remember it had a claimed 70more bhp & 4x4 grip , so was prob 1.5 secs quicker to 60. You lads are easily impressed.
Rod
05-03-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MADRod
No it was not second fastest, it was second quickest, young man.
It was as fast as mine at 500m (129mph) & slower at 1.25 miles, which is what I said.
Remember it had a claimed 70more bhp & 4x4 grip , so was prob 1.5 secs quicker to 60.
You lads are easily impressed. Rod
It was as fast as mine at 500m (129mph) & slower at 1.25 miles, which is what I said.
Remember it had a claimed 70more bhp & 4x4 grip , so was prob 1.5 secs quicker to 60.
You lads are easily impressed. Rod
05-03-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ImaRacing 700
You got a damn fine car and haters are a sign of that
Theres no dispute as to the achievements Rods car has done in the hands of Mark Shead its there in black ans white for all to see .
Whats getting on peoples nerves is the fact at any given opportunity Rod rams the specs and results of his car down everyones throat and its becoming quite boring .
And Rod comparing your cars straight line performance to Gareth Lloyds ?
Do me a favour , his car suffers a bigger transmission loss being 4x4 , his car is also set up for track so his diff and box ratios will be specced to suit .
05-03-2005, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Deano
Originally Posted by MADRod
No it was not second fastest, it was second quickest, young man.
It was as fast as mine at 500m (129mph) & slower at 1.25 miles, which is what I said.
Remember it had a claimed 70more bhp & 4x4 grip , so was prob 1.5 secs quicker to 60.
You lads are easily impressed. Rod
It was as fast as mine at 500m (129mph) & slower at 1.25 miles, which is what I said.
Remember it had a claimed 70more bhp & 4x4 grip , so was prob 1.5 secs quicker to 60.
You lads are easily impressed. Rod
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06-03-2005, 09:34 AM
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I don't know where you lot get your information from 550bhp? 
Nah, it's a 1.3l with windey windows and a tape deck with Dolby B noise reduction. The body stickers make quite a difference though - they're Max Power Extra Advanced Pro Touring Stickers (extra 20bhp I believe).
It also has blue washer jet lights.
It runs on Strongbow for better combustion
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550bhp? Nah, it's a 1.3l with windey windows and a tape deck with Dolby B noise reduction. The body stickers make quite a difference though - they're Max Power Extra Advanced Pro Touring Stickers (extra 20bhp I believe).It also has blue washer jet lights.
It runs on Strongbow for better combustion
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06-03-2005, 12:26 PM
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Rods ego can get out of control sometimes BUT in this instance, he was merely stating some facts
The car isn't that mentally fast in a straight line and there is certainly nothing special about the car from a technical aspect apart from a great gearbox.
Its VERY well set up though and the driver is simply AWESOME
The car isn't that mentally fast in a straight line and there is certainly nothing special about the car from a technical aspect apart from a great gearbox.
Its VERY well set up though and the driver is simply AWESOME
06-03-2005, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TOTB-3
gareths car was very impressive that year on the handling , and he obviously knows how to sling it around like a good un'
06-03-2005, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Rods ego can get out of control sometimes BUT in this instance, he was merely stating some facts
The car isn't that mentally fast in a straight line and there is certainly nothing special about the car from a technical aspect apart from a great gearbox.
Its VERY well set up though and the driver is simply AWESOME
The car isn't that mentally fast in a straight line and there is certainly nothing special about the car from a technical aspect apart from a great gearbox.
Its VERY well set up though and the driver is simply AWESOME
I think Mike went a lap of the ring with him in his F40, now that is something I would seriously like to do. Plus I remember him saying to me that he maxed out his F40 on the A38 going home from Donny!! COOL MAN!!!
Gareth is a really top bloke as well, I have called him a few times for advice and he has always gone out of his way to help me.
07-03-2005, 05:03 PM
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It does make you realise that Rocket Ronnie can push a car about, too. Coming 2nd in a Skybus against Gareth on the handling circuit was an impressive piece of driving.
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07-03-2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Newts
It does make you realise that Rocket Ronnie can push a car about, too. Coming 2nd in a Skybus against Gareth on the handling circuit was an impressive piece of driving.
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07-03-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hardeep_Singh
Originally Posted by Porkie
in this instance, he was merely stating some facts
Rods right, its not mega fast in a straight line, and the figures quoted by Rod was his old RS500 spec engine too, not Rods current one which has about 200brake more.
But like Rod also said, that car is absolutley awesome in regards to handling (and driver!).
Rod is always showing off, but on that occasion hes right, as a striaght line car, G.L.'s escort isnt as amazing as some people think, its a track racer, not a drag car.
07-03-2005, 05:25 PM
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I would just like to point out that it makes 550bhp only in qualifying form (38psi), but Gareth runs just 28-30psi in normal use, which is around the 500bhp figure, and this was the boost it ran at Donno / TOTB etc.
Personally, I think that given that and the transmission losses, 174mph is pretty respectable.
I don't personally know a better driver, but Gareth's supreme skill is not evident over a standing start, this is just down to the power and transmission, hence my comment.
I have been in the Escort, F40 and M3, so feel that I CAN comment on this.
Personally, I think that given that and the transmission losses, 174mph is pretty respectable
.I don't personally know a better driver, but Gareth's supreme skill is not evident over a standing start, this is just down to the power and transmission, hence my comment
.I have been in the Escort, F40 and M3, so feel that I CAN comment on this
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