SOLVED: Djetset #207 - Imperia GP Ford Escort development mule

Djetset · September 30, 2009, 04:42:49 PM

A very precise and careful answer needed for this one. There's something special about it, so what is it?

Djetset · October 09, 2009, 03:53:34 PM

The Rookies have all gone to sleep on this one, so can the Experts make some noise?

D-type · October 09, 2009, 04:22:12 PM

Ford Escort Mexico

Djetset · October 09, 2009, 04:25:09 PM

Yes, it is a Ford Escort, but that would be far too easy, so I need more specific information as to what this particular Escort is.

guido66 · October 09, 2009, 04:28:16 PM

RS2000 is probably also much too easy? :)

Djetset · October 09, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

Yup. RS2000 is much too easy as well, so that's not the answer I'm looking for..

guido66 · October 09, 2009, 04:41:12 PM

type 49 AVO big wing?

Djetset · October 09, 2009, 04:43:17 PM

No, not that either, and to save the blushes of any other Experts, I can also add that it is not an Escort RS1600 or BDA-engined Twin Cam Sport.

guido66 · October 09, 2009, 04:47:26 PM

Does it have a Rover 3500 V8 under the bonnet?

gilescooperuk · October 09, 2009, 06:18:38 PM

It's left hand drive and that looks like a french roundabout sign in the background.

I'm going to take a wild guess and say there is a modified Sierra Cosworth drivetrain under there?

Carnut · October 09, 2009, 06:37:35 PM

Is it a 4WD V6-engined rallycross car?

Octavia · October 10, 2009, 04:30:29 AM

Is it a Mk1 Escort RS1800 with Forest Arches and a BDA or BDG engine

studhamsmudger · October 12, 2009, 07:08:53 AM

Crayford Escort Eliminator?

Djetset · October 13, 2009, 10:59:40 AM

Sorry gentlemen, all good guesses so far, but all incorrect I'm afraid!

shamrock · October 13, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

mid engined ?

Djetset · October 14, 2009, 08:13:24 AM

Not really.

guido66 · October 14, 2009, 12:59:07 PM

rear engined?

Djetset · October 15, 2009, 07:44:47 AM

Not rear engined either!

guido66 · October 15, 2009, 12:47:03 PM

4WD?

D-type · October 15, 2009, 04:31:34 PM

"mid-engined?"
"Not really"
Had it been conventional front-engined you wouldn't have used the words "not really" so it can't be normal front-engined
It isn't rear-engined.

So is it twin engined?

Djetset · October 18, 2009, 05:07:55 PM

It's not really front, mid or rear-engined, as it is (a big clue coming up!) as it is not piston-powered. Hope this helps

guido66 · October 18, 2009, 05:19:15 PM

If it would have an alternative engine, it still would be in the front or elsewhere in the car. Unless it has an electric motor in each wheel.. ???

Djetset · October 18, 2009, 05:39:09 PM

A very good point. As I understand it, the power is placed in the front; centre and rear of the car;

gilescooperuk · October 21, 2009, 06:00:31 PM

Turbine power?

Djetset · October 28, 2009, 02:07:16 PM

No, not turbine powered.

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SOLVED: Djetset #207 - Imperia GP Ford Escort development mule