Boreham's Ford Escort Mk1 RS Is Finally HereBoreham Motorworks (Boreham Motorworks)Boreham Motorworks revealed the first production-representative prototype of its new Ford Escort Mk1 RS reinterpretation model.Boreham's reimagined Escort is built on a bespoke chassis and comes powered by a 325-hp 2.1-liter inline-four that revs to 10,000 rpm.Boreham officially licensed the rights to the Escort from Ford, with production limited to 150 examples worldwide and prices starting at $400,000.Taxonomists, those tasked with classifying and categorizing organisms, would have a field day trying to define the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS. It's not a Ford, though the Blue Oval has officially given Boreham its approval. It's not a restomod or a continuation model either, because Boreham's version is new from the ground up. Boreham calls it a "Continumod," but we're calling it a damn cool reimagination of the Ford Escort RS2000.This isn't the first we've seen of the Escort Mk1 RS—that came back in late 2024—but it is the closest we've seen to a production-spec version. The front subframe, along with the entire chassis, is bespoke and pushes the front wheels forward by 1.2 inches, which directly aligns with the race-winning Alan Mann Racing Escorts from the '60s. According to Boreham, stretching the wheelbase also opened room to retain the Escort's MacPherson strut design, while adding custom coil springs and dampers developed in partnership with R53.Boreham Motorworks (Boreham Motorworks)The back of the car houses a custom floating rear axle system that swaps the original's iron construction for an aluminum casting and titanium tubing. The result is a 50 percent reduction in unsprung mass on the rear compared with the in-period racing Escorts. The system uses a six-link layout with four radius arms to maintain centering while the suspension moves.AdvertisementAdvertisementThen there's the engine. Sure, there's a base twin-cam 1.8-liter engine with around 180 horsepower and enough pep to put a smile on your face, but who's going to order that when Boreham is offering a 325-hp alternative? Boreham calls it the Ten-K, earning its name because the 2.1-liter four-cylinder will scream its way up to a 10,000-rpm redline. With lightweight internals, individual throttle bodies, and gas flow technology derived from studying F1 engines, the whole contraption tips the scales under 190 pounds. The Ten-K pairs with a unique five-speed manual transmission with a dog-leg first-gear layout that sends power to the rear wheels through a 5.125 final drive ratio.While Boreham hasn't released the exact weight of the car yet, the brand has set its sights below the 2000-pound mark. Considering the effort the brand went through to exceed its initial power goals, we'd wager the automaker is on track for achieving the weight metric, too.Despite the low-fat weight goals, Boreham isn't putting the Escort Mk1 RS on a diet. The door cards and dashboard are made from carbon fiber, but they're wrapped in supple leather and fitted with metal accents and switchgear. There's also a pair of optional Breitling clocks. Boreham will sell you a removable stopwatch and a pocket watch that slot into the dashboard and really tie the interior together.Production is extremely limited, with Boreham only making 150 examples. They will be offered in right- and left-hand-drive configurations. Pricing for the Escort Mk1 RS starts at $400,000, and Boreham will even throw in a two-year/20,000-mile warranty. Quite the deal.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029