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Royal Nail Ford Escort Van

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

Mark “Wenny” Wenn started building the Ford Escort van called “Royal Nail” in 2006-2007. Mark raced it several times at Santa Pod Raceway before selling it. Adam Beard from Twin Engine Corsa tracked down the van in Ireland. It is powered by a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four capable of 600 hp (441 kW). Behind that is a manual transmission and 4WD drivetrain. Adam explains the van’s current owner plans to rebuild the motor for more power. Watch Adam discuss the unique van before talking to Mark about the history and his new project.

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

Ford Escort Van with a turbocharged Cosworth YB inline-four

The van at Santa Pod Raceway in 2012 going 12.39 sec at 110 mph (177 km/h).

The van on the dyno in 2015. Dyno screen shows 384 hp (282 kW).

Source: Twin Engine Corsa

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