The Ford Escort Mk 2 premiered in 1975. It absolutely was an important evolution compared to the Escort Mk 1 that debuted at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968. It utilized the dependable technical elements since the Mk 1 but adopted a fresh design based on a squared-style appearance capable be in line aided by the aesthetic and stylistic taste associated with the 70s. The item range had been wide, declined in three body styles (2 doorways, 4 doorways and 3 doors section wagon), five kind of machines and a substantial number of settings and configurations. The Escort Mk 2 ended up being mainly manufactured in the Ford Group German flowers and realized an excellent commercial success. In addition to the more classic variation, it had been additionally released the Escort Sport version characterized by a far more aggressive appearance and distinctive sport interiors. To compete, effectively, in World Rally Championship, a separate model, the RS 1800, ended up being introduced to complete the make. Successful outcomes happens to be accomplished. The team Waldegård Björn - Thorszelius Hans, that got the 2nd place in the Wordl-famous Monte Carlo Rally in 1979, won the planet Rally Championship at the end of the year. The Motosport group additionally obtained excellent results using the other group, ranked 5th inside Monaco 1979 sport occasion, created by Mikkola Hannu and Hertz Arnee.
