
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth White AUTOart 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Ford
- Manufacturer
- AUTOart
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 72862
- Year
- 1988
- Era
- 1980s
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle Class
- Factory Specials
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 674110728620
About the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth White AUTOart 1:18
TL;DR: This AUTOart 1:18 diecast Ford Sierra RS Cosworth reproduces the 1988 Group A homologation hatchback in white, complete with the signature whale-tail wing. Doors, hood and trunk all open on this used example, and the box carries traces of storage. A solid centerpiece for touring-car era displays.
Ford built the Sierra RS Cosworth strictly to satisfy Group A homologation rules, and that racing purpose shows in every line AUTOart's diecast reproduces.
AUTOart's Diecast Approach to the Sierra RS Cosworth
The zinc alloy body gives this Sierra genuine heft when lifted from its tray, a density that plastic toys and lightweight budget diecast simply cannot match. AUTOart tools its shells with tighter tolerances than entry-tier competitors, so the panel gaps around the doors, hood and trunk stay narrow and even despite the model's fully opening features. Doors swing wide for interior access, the hood lifts to expose the turbocharged four-cylinder layout, and the trunk opens to reveal the boot. On this example, that hinge hardware operates with real mechanical resistance rather than a loose flop, which is where AUTOart earns its reputation among diecast specialists. The white paint carries genuine depth under direct light, and the whale-tail spoiler, one of the car's most recognizable details, is molded with crisp edges. This is a used example, and the outer box shows traces of storage, shelf wear that affects only the packaging and not the casting inside.
The Sierra Cosworth's Homologation Story
Ford developed the RS Cosworth specifically to qualify for Group A touring car racing, fitting a turbocharged Cosworth-tuned engine and that oversized rear wing to generate the downforce a race-bred saloon needed. The road car existed purely to legalize the racer, a homologation special in the truest sense, and that dual identity is exactly what makes it a compelling collector subject decades later. Displayed alongside other Group A and Group B era cars, it reads as a piece of touring car history rather than just another hot hatch. Collectors building a 1980s performance shelf or a British touring car theme will find this Sierra earns its place through genuine motorsport pedigree, not marketing gloss.














