{"id":30785,"date":"2024-12-19T17:44:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T17:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=30785"},"modified":"2024-12-19T17:44:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T17:44:50","slug":"if-this-is-a-continumod-then-i-like-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/12\/19\/if-this-is-a-continumod-then-i-like-it\/","title":{"rendered":"IF THIS IS A CONTINUMOD THEN I LIKE IT!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continumod\u2122 (noun):\u00a0A blueprint-accurate, period-sympathetic vehicle built new\u00a0-no donor car, just an authentic continuation with approved chassis numbers from the original manufacturer. Combining the timeless spirit of classic cars with modern engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing, a Continumod\u2122 redefines heritage with cutting-edge innovation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Side_Landscape.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30786\" src=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Side_Landscape-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Side_Landscape-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Side_Landscape-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Side_Landscape.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boreham Motorworks confirm the return of an icon. Fifty years on from the final limited edition, high-performance variant of the Ford Escort Mk1 RS-lineage, the Mk1 RS2000.\u00a0Boreham Motorworks has announced\u00a0that applications are now being accepted for one of a limited run of 150 cars worldwide with continuation chassis numbers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an official\u00a0brand\u00a0license partner of the Ford Motor Company, Boreham Motorworks is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the legacy of some of Ford\u2019s most iconic vehicles. This is the ultimate evolution of the Mk1 and its RS lineage, a machine crafted for driving enthusiasts.\u00a0The Escort Rallye Sport line developed a reputation for exceptional performance and handling, setting a new benchmark for what it means to drive a high-performance car.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With each new RS variant, Ford refined the formula, pushing the boundaries of what could be achieved on road,\u00a0track\u00a0and\u00a0rally stage. Boreham Motorworks proudly honours this legacy, blending modern advancements with the raw driving experience that made the RS\u00a0Escorts performance icons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking\u00a0that DNA and infusing\u00a0it with modern technology, state-art materials and\u00a0bespoke\u00a0engineering,\u00a0Boreham Motorworks proudly introduces a groundbreaking new segment \u2013 the Continumod\u2122. Unlike traditional resto-mods, a Continumod\u2122 requires no donor vehicle. It is forged from an official\u00a0brand agreement\u00a0with\u00a0Ford Motor Company\u00a0and built from the ground up using modern materials and advanced manufacturing techniques.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Performance Benchmark from Past to Present<br \/>\nCustomers can select from two engine options, each\u00a0embodying the spirit of the Ford RS legacy\u00a0while delivering modern performance. The first engine option, available as standard, is the iconic Twin Cam, which has been increased to 1845cc. Featuring fuel injection\u00a0delivering 185PS,\u00a0this engine is paired with a\u00a0four-speed\u00a0manual Ford Bullet synchromesh straight-cut transmission,\u00a0it pays\u00a0perfect tribute to the\u00a0Boreham-built Escort Mk1 Twin Cam, combining its storied history with precise, responsive performance for today\u2019s roads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those seeking\u00a0the option of something engineered as a modern-day interpretation of classic Ford motorsport DNA, an all-new\u00a0motorsport-derived\u00a0four-cylinder\u00a0high-revving Ford\u00a0engine is available. This road-tuned 2.1-litre\u00a0cast and billet\u00a0engine\u00a0weighing in at under 85kg features a double overhead camshaft and chain cam drive\u00a0and produces 10,000rpm\u00a0and 300bhp.\u00a0The exhaust system is made from titanium.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30787\" src=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Boreham-Motorworks-Ford-Escort-Mk1-RS_Interior.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserving the authentic, analogue driving experience of the original high-performance Escorts,\u00a0the new RS\u00a0features\u00a0an all-new lightweight, aluminium and titanium fully floating rear axle, offering predictable handling and a direct connection to the Escort\u2019s motorsport heritage. This is paired\u00a0with an advanced limited-slip ATB differential and coil-over dampers to enhance balance and stability, engineered for exceptional control under power.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wayne Burgess, design director said:\u00a0&#8220;From the very beginning,\u00a0our\u00a0goal was to honour the simplicity and purity of the original\u00a0design;\u00a0while ensuring it met the expectations of\u00a0a\u00a0modern performance\u00a0car. Every detail, from the minimalism of the exterior to the thoughtful functionality inside, is about distilling the essence of what made the Mk1 so special. It&#8217;s about creating a car that not only looks back at its heritage but also drives forward into a new era of Peak Analogue\u00ae performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited to\u00a0150\u00a0cars,\u00a0pricing starts\u00a0from\u00a0\u00a3295,000.\u00a0A\u00a0two-year\u00a020,000-mile\u00a0warranty\u00a0will also\u00a0ensure\u00a0customers get out and drive with confidence. The public\u00a0and press\u00a0will get their first chance to see the car in the summer of 2025,\u00a0ahead of production starting in Q3, the same year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iain Muir, CEO of Boreham Motorworks commented, \u201cRecreating the Ford Escort Mk1 RS for a new generation is not just about building a car; it\u2019s about honouring a legacy that has inspired driving enthusiasts for over half a century.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt Boreham Motorworks, we\u2019ve committed ourselves to not only staying true to the essence of the original, but also to bringing it into the modern age with cutting-edge engineering, precision design, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of this car, from its dynamics to its structure, is meticulously engineered to deliver the purest driving experience possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is\u00a0an embodiment of what Boreham stands for \u2013 a seamless blend of heritage and innovation. We\u2019re proud to bring the Escort Mk1 RS back to life and thrilled for the driving enthusiasts who will experience its iconic performance. We look forward to showing the car to the public and Ford enthusiasts alike in the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.borehammotorworks.co.uk\/\"><u>www.borehammotorworks.co.uk<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<strong><b>ENDS.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Continumod\u2122 (noun):\u00a0A blueprint-accurate, period-sympathetic vehicle built new\u00a0-no donor car, just an authentic continuation with approved chassis numbers from the original manufacturer. 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