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RAC455 Ford 2WD Cosworth High Torque Starter Motor

RAC455 Ford 2WD Cosworth High Torque Starter Motor
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£273.23
£227.69 Ex VAT

Ford 2WD Cosworth YB, Escort, Fiesta,Orion,Sierra II, Zetec standard set up.
Strong, powerful, offset gear-reduced starter motor, delivering huge cranking torque through a set of steel internal gears. Lightweight, compact and durable this unit starts the engine faster with immense power, whilst drawing less current from the battery.

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Powerlite products are now sold and supported by SNG Barratt — same quality, even better service. Contact us to find out more! Call Powerlite direct on 00 44 1384 261984 or email us on sales@powerlite-units.com for more information.

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RAC455_data_sheet_12_May_2026.pdf

Product Information

Direct Replacement for original where the original starter has threaded mounting holes.

See RAC658for OE Visteon version.

FITS
MakeModelEngine sizeYear
FordCosworth  
FordEscort III1.11980 - 1986
FordEscort III1.31980 - 1986
FordEscort III1.61980 - 1986
FordEscort III1.6i1983 - 1985
FordEscort IV1.4i1987 - 1990
FordEscort IV1.6i1986 - 1990
FordEscort IV1.6 XR3i1986 - 1990
FordEscort IV (Automatic)1.61986 - 1990
FordEscort V1.41993 - 1994
FordEscort V2.0i RS1991 - 1994
FordEscort V Cosworth2.0 RS1992 - 1995
FordEscort VI 16V Cosworth 4x42.0i1995 - 1998
FordEscort VI 16V RS20002.0i1995 - 1998
FordEscort VI 16V RS2000 4x42.0i1995 - 1998
FordFiesta I1.01983 - 1984
FordFiesta I1.6 XR21981 - 1983
FordFiesta II1.01984 - 1986
FordFiesta II1.11983 - 1986
FordFiesta II1.31983 - 1986
FordFiesta II1.41983 - 1986
FordFiesta II1.61983 - 1989
FordFiesta II1.6 XR21984 - 1989
FordFiesta II (Automatic)1.6 XR21984 - 1986
FordFiesta III1.41989 - 1996
FordOrion I1.31983 - 1985
FordOrion I1.61983 - 1985
FordOrion II1.31985 - 1986
FordOrion II1.61985 - 1986
FordOrion II (Automatic)1.41986 - 1990
FordOrion II (Automatic)1.61986 - 1990
FordOrion III1.61990 - 1993
FordSierra II Cosworth2.0 RS1986 - 1993
FordZetec Standard set up  
SPECIFICATION
Kilowatts1.20 kW
Teeth 10
Voltage12 V
Weight2.90 kg
Product CodeRAC455
ManufacturerPowerlite
Stock Level
ConditionNew
Weight3.7Kg
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