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The Escort WRC is easily recognizable by its low rear spoiler. This is in contrast to the Group A Escort Cosworth, which has a high-mounted rear spoiler.
Due to the more liberal WRC regulations, the Escort WRC received a smaller turbo, which better suited the 34mm restrictor, MacPherson struts at the rear and a sequential Xtrac gearbox. It had also better aerodynamics and a better weight distribution than the Cossy.
Ford only used it for two years (1997 and 1998), after which the Escort was succeeded by the all-new Focus.

Here are two pictures of the out of the box Scalextric right hand drive Ford Escort WRC.