Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth x GT3 RS, GT-R et al // Nürburgring

[@JMNTN]

a ford executive be watching this video thinking of the next iconic ford model they can turn into an suv

[@Tom-bm3hx]

@@bearde_mut9731 Car manufactures 🤝 AAA game studios

[@Soche2006]

@@bearde_mut9731 Nope, pretty much the people who buy them are. Manufacturers just provide what the market is asking.

[@cw205mi16]

@@bearde_mut9731I think you're missing the op's point, it's about reusing an old name but creating a completely different car type. Most manufacturers are making crossover suv but they're not using old classic names from their back catalogue. Only Ford seem to be doing it; Mustang E, Puma and recently Capri

[@Soche2006]

​@@bearde_mut9731I totally agree. But what can you do when you need to cross a 200m street that is not cleaned in the winter and you have 2 small kids also? You can't use a 1.4 Polo, in my case my Ibiza 1.4TDI as it's too low for the snow and lacks isofix. I can't put the kids in a van either. Toyota Hilux is too big and costly... So I bought a Tucson Hybrid which ticked most of the boxes. Not a big fan of SUVs, but sometimes you need them.

[@leetymcleet6490]

* Electric SUV 😆

[@NetshadeX]

Sierra Cosworth...what a classic!

[@xanhaxs]

I'm looking for one ,but there super expensive in Canada . Sierra Cosworth or ae 86 😅

[@buckrogers2828]

@@bearde_mut9731 Also AE's are very stolen! Many was rallied superb car

[@buckrogers2828]

@@bearde_mut9731 Go look them up! They was used in the Touring car groups when the sierra and Rover SD1 raced and there was different class groups. Also many was Rallied over in Ireland and in the UK and we had one guy using one in my car club rallying it.

[@for-sure-friend]

love it so much even today.

[@EvoraGT430]

Listen to how rough that engine is, though.

[@predawnbobcat]

The Ford Sierra Cosworth had so much street cred in the 90's. Used as the getaway car in numerous heists. Featured on the cover of many magazines. What a brilliant car.

[@blackmetalcumbia]

north hollywood shootout?

[@JW-qf2fx]

guy on my street had one in the 90's, the car theft was so bad that the years insurance on it was worth the same as the car lol

[@AVC-Works]

@@blackmetalcumbia No hahaha... That was a GM car as I remember. Ford Sierra like this didn't came in the US.. only coupe version in the name Merkur XR4Ti

[@predawnbobcat]

@@JW-qf2fx I'm not surprised, everyone wanted one

[@streeatbeat]

@@predawnbobcat and anyone who did want one as said on TGT only needed about 4 minutes and a flathead screwdriver haha.

[@DunkDrives]

I see a Sierra Cosworth, I click! Nuff said! What a classic!

[@EvoraGT430]

The engine sounds terrible.

[@tylerjones7204]

Misha, what I like about your channel is that you have access to the fastest cars made, and yet you can still appreciate a car for what makes (or made in its day) it special whether its a a track prepped RSR, a Honda or a 35 year old Cosworth. Cheers mate, thanks for being a true car fanatic!

[@edenkelly4708]

Been waiting a while to see a Cossie on the channel!

[@Slippery_Pickle47.3]

Nothing quite driving around on your sofa at breakneck speeds. Kind of like playing Gran Turismo, but outside your living room. 😝

[@realMaverickBuckley]

You mean 'Cozzeh' 😅

[@Jumbojeennus]

You need to get the lotus Carlton around the nurburgring

[@timbecks81]

I was thinking same thing lol

[@IronMountainx]

Yup me too

[@InternetEntity]

The tachometer needle doing it's own sweet thing... Going down through right-hand corners.

[@Ejan81]

Classic Ford from the 80's, my Escort XR3i does the same haha

[@TheNismo777]

Hell yea! Sierra content! Love those cars!

[@birelboy1]

Nice to see a sierra cosworth on the channel for a nice and easy lap. Very potential cars.

[@MrSquinker]

I owned a Sierra cossie 4x4, still crying at night why i sold it 😢, went on vacation with it to southern France with surfboards on the roof tent in the booth, and still plenty of space ❤ best cars ever

[@daboy12s]

i'm the same, had a white 4x4, K15 KOS

[@optimusmaximus56]

I have to admit, I'm always surprised when I see such an old car perform that well. Seriously, for its age and without major upgrades, that Ford is pulling and accelerating very impressively even the handling.

[@Mickyrst43]

Fantastic to see a Cossie on the channel,thanks so much!!

[@Bassalicious]

I will never stoop hearing Clarkson in my head saying "Cozzaaaay" when I see one of these. Awesome car.

[@beanmw96]

Cozzeh

[@Rab_Cee]

Its cossie as in cossworth 😂

[@petergrundling698]

"mein Auto ist die einzige mit blasearbeit" =D

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Nice to see these old boats floating about. Always loved a cossie.

[@ODGreenZa]

Friend of mines dad had one growing up in the 90s. I can literally smell the interior watching this. Great lap

[@stoneeh]

Sweet 👌 Didn't look out of place on the Ring at all!

[@Stop_Pre-Ordering_Video_Games]

Sierra Cosworth, Wow one of my favorite hero cars growing up

[@Thesofaguys]

140mph - 225kph is pretty damn quick for a 35 year old car on that stretch of the ring. I don't see him going much faster in some of today's elite motors

[@minimadmotorman]

80/90's Ford vague-ometer speedo, but yes probably still clocking on.

[@Thesofaguys]

@minimadmotorman 100% it's not totally accurate but it's still flying along in all fairness.

[@daboy12s]

it wont be far off as its on 16 inch Escort Cosworth wheels rather that the standard 15s

[@EugVR6]

I got to drive a 3 door Cosworth in 1990, so memorable for the sheer grunt they had, especially compared to the opposition of the time. Rocket ship in its day👌🏼

[@Turboman_64]

YES! Finally a useable rear view camera that looks like a mirror, and then on top a full dashboard cam! Thank you so much :)

[@TheJmebe]

When I was a teen, this was the best car ever. A wonderful classic today. If you can find and afford one!

[@tomellingham8627]

If u could afford one track car, the Sierra Cosworth would be it. The Sapphire model is the ultimate sleeper car, in my opinion, much more discreet than the shouty hatchback xr41 derived Cossies. Sierras look quite small by modern standards but they really were nice and roomy inside. I was an over-six foot gangly teenager in the mid to late 80s and regular journeys from Scotland to England, and a holiday across France were never uncomfortable with the four of us in our family Sierra 1.6L. Compared to most other Ford Cars from that era - both European and American - they were reliable and put together well too. They weren't made using bits of kitkat wrapper prit-sticked to melty rubber, like most post Cortina pre Mondeo Fords were.

[@lukebable]

the Sierra Cosworth. The car that arguably killed group A in Australia..One beast of a car !

[@gavinr9107]

I am glad you said arguably, as I understand it was the R32 Skyline GTR that was responsible for all the rule changes.

[@paulforrester4057]

@@gavinr9107your correct

[@markmcgrath9098]

It was a the coolest time in group A. The sierras were everywhere but really struggled off boost. The e30 M3s were a force to be reckoned with but the car that really dominated everything was the R32 GTR.

[@sarumadaki]

@@gavinr9107 hence, deemed "The Sierra Killer" early on back in the days.

[@garagecedric]

Here in Europe at least the R32 didnt do a whole lot, but it was a few Australian guys that made the r32 as fast as it was, it was apparently a bit shite when it came from nissan.

[@paulforrester4057]

Big up the cossie for making it around without any problems . There getting so old now. Proper legend

[@LennyMcDean]

Geezer drove there n back from Lancashire no bother at all

[@deaks25]

That car is definitely the owners pride and joy! Absolutely pristine, had essentially restoration work done it to keep original and OEM but updated. What a treat to see such a well loved classic.

[@KyleGuest]

Absolutely a legend of a car!!!!!

[@flat4-]

Amazing car, the only thing I would change (my personal flavor) is back to the OEM aly rims, the ones with all the fine spokes....

[@Zsword92]

Very stable and good power and cooling, nice build 👍🏼

[@AI-Records24]

Absolutely love cossies, and this one being that my dad had one is my favourite. It’s so nostalgic and brings back some of the best memories I have❤

[@davidhopkins848]

Sapphire cosworth is my favourite model of the era. What a beautiful machine i love the escort cossie wheels on her to they go well this is one of my dream cars im glad you had a sapphire on here thanks misha

[@alanmcclung6449]

Love the way old school cars petrol gauges go up when cornering , ahh the good old days 😂

[@Muzzaa]

A work colleague took me out in his on our lunch break when I was an apprentice. Same colour as this one and awfully fast. Always had a soft spot since.

[@Medionxtr]

My dream car back then !

[@richardsweetman7689]

Same as!

[@martytdd1606]

Mine too, would still love a late model 4x4 tuned to about 380 hp.

[@Lydomina]

I love the sunroof louvers, and what a beautiful sky this lap :).

[@enclavex69]

Wow this brings back memories. My friend had an RS 500 Cosworth be great to see you drive one of those. 👍

[@GENleecossie]

I have had a cossie for 8 years and what a wonderful car that was . I really want one again someday .

[@WelshDave76]

A mate and I were knicked and slung into the back of the 1st one if these that Gloucester UK rozzers had!! The rear windows still opened too.. We were shouting out and laughing as we drove off up the street!! 😂😂 Then they floored it, we shut up then and enjoyed the ride!! 👌🏻💪🏻😂

[@NUFC82]

Talk about fuel efficient, never seen a fuel gauge go up whilst driving before! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dukes3677]

Just means Misha wasn't going fast enough! 😂

[@bear1245]

Perfect restoration. Perfect drive ✌🏻

[@buckrogers2828]

You forgot Misha it has 4 wheel drive also!.Best with them is poly bush it through out and then drives likes a 300bhp plus Go Kart! Handles superb flick it left/right and just so easy to catch plus don't forget the changed the top and changed it into an Escort Cosworth as floor pan was sierra. My Sierra turned into a Sapphire as one turned up with a junk 1.8 cvh stripped it out and fully rewired it with Sierra looms and put all my suspension/Brakes/Exhaust system and also the fuel injection system.Gaz adjustable shocks uprated springs discs all round with big disc kit on fronts mintex pads all round! and Full poly bushes.I polished and ported head with cam kit and other bits plus modded fuel injection and it came with green injectors!. Quite amusing as had 1.8 on rear lid! where it had a 205 blocked injection pinto! Also think it was a Belgium Ghent built shell where the motor sport shells was made as came in the blue metallic that many cosworths came in esp three doors as you could buy paint over the counter had to get made up!.plus shell had a couple of things that was in the road shells but not on Cosworth shells!. Couple of minuses with them one is sunroof allows for body flex/Cracking other is rear end semi trailing arms when compressed rear end toes out leading to tyre/bearing wear. But the Cosworth's esp likes of three doors had adjustable arms where they cut arms down and welded in adjustable threaded eye bolts. Have some books for them one a works type for prepping/building and setting up 3-4 and XR4's for rallying also if i remember right a Pinto/NA cosworth engines book which going to sell off.

[@RSCOZZY]

This is rear wheel drive. The later sapphire was 4x4.

[@B3lD3N]

That GTR sounded glorious

[@y0057]

That’s a happy car that has had a lot of love. Give that man a beer 🍻. Chapeau for such a great old beast. Back in the day, plod had a real problem if you were trying to get away from this and i saw many in action. They were brutal❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BrandonTaylor-bg1xv]

Loved my 4x4 cossie in the 90s absolute awesome classic....

[@diogoestrela7390]

That's a proper old school machine. Nice good looking car, congratulations to the owner.

[@thesingingtiggs4781]

The louvered sunroof is a nice touch

[@AndrewTSq]

I had a sierra once, and remember the front suspension was terrible in design. the anti-rollbar was part to hold the front suspension :O so worn out bushings meant the whole side was loose more or less. but it was fun to drive, and the car in this video looks mint.

[@buckrogers2828]

It was ok once you put the decent bits on them like poly bushes as the rubber ones was shite! front end then was tighter than Scrooges wallet!

[@josemendes2736]

Finalmente um sierra cosworth😍, o quanto eu o adoro, parabéns por trazer seu clássico👏

[@NickV1978]

Group A Cossie + Misha + NBR = 👌

[@meganjay30]

I had lots of ford cortinas and I loved the wagons too, just the 2.0L wagon or the sedan can pop a burnout wherever you like without even doing a roll back.. I did heaps back in the day lol fkn tire smoke pouring off the rear tires down the street right in front of all the night clubs getting cheered on 😂 then I went to a fully worked 1.6L crossflow 1978 MK2 escort and man that thing went so nuts for a non turbo car.. it needed another 2 gears.. screaming at 180km/h the stock 4spd 1.6 box was just not enough.. insane back in those days. I also had a blue printed HC 2.0L in my cortina wagon and it got me to 190km/h in no time for a car that was a 1983 build date..

[@kylegowan1181]

YESSSSSSS about time!

[@tetoqx]

that engine sounds so chill as if he is not making an effort

[@Luke420BlazeIT]

My uncle/boss gave me his old sierra 2.0 .it was my first car at 18, i didnt knew much about cars so i put an exhaust and a powerfilter on it it ripped and was fun drifting,The good old days

[@remijunk7201]

Greta by the exhaust on the bumper 😂

[@-aid4084]

that's funny, the tachometer under-reads when turning left and over-reads when turning right!

[@tigris010101]

Finally Micha, some proper old skool Cool. I've had two. Can see it runs a T34 and green injectors. Basically stage 3 for a Cossie. Doesn't look like it has RS500 intercooler.

[@fezhoult4134]

Gutted the go pro fell….. loved watching the revs and speed climb👌

[@BionicRusty]

Happy days. 😁 Took me right back to the 90’s. 🙏

[@ChuckFickens1972]

The only problem I have with this car, is the Escort Cosworth wheels on it...

[@martytdd1606]

Same here.

[@csllover]

Yes, totally. Looks sh1t!!

[@TheMilenkata]

+1

[@martinfletcher8275]

I'm going to write a letter of complaint to the singer of Echo and the bunnymen.....

[@mercedesw211classic]

Finally someone said it, I am so bored to see these ugly wheels on almost every sierra...

[@macstar8317]

Enjoyed that one.. Lusted after a Cossie back in day. Amazing how far cars have come in 30+ years - even a regular run round can make a 90s performance car seem slow.

[@thomasweir2834]

Those cars are worth an absolute fortune! A mint one, original, with low millage can go for half a million. Very cool to see.

[@chhandobhihbhushan2742]

Nice video, a cruising lap here and there is a nice break from all the fast cars we see👍

[@farhanb4914]

I used to keep watching that video of the cossie getaway videos by that mysterious driver in Stockholm online.. couldn't afford the saloon one ended up buying the ugly version one with big wing on back in bright yellow coupe lol. Only realising years later those rs500s are worth loads of money.. I sold it for a big ugly black ford Granada with the best sofa seats in the world, and it had an overdrive button on the steering wheel, which was mega cool back in 80s . Best years ever ! 80s 90s.

[@paulcherry8256]

Gr8 to see a Cossie on here... All time classic. ❤ The temperature gauge behaved, engine definitely could be pushed harder.. If required 👍

[@marlos1999]

Misha taking it easy 😂😂😂 also him taking it to 225km/hr on the fast section 😂😂😂💯 Classic Carmrade🫡

[@sighheinrich]

Yeah man, Cosworth content!

[@carcontrolcommitment]

Owner of the car was last seen rioting in Sunderland! 😅

[@eric830520]

What an amazing car... that's truly fast ford honestly. What ford is doing now is killing these amazing machine

[@pear7869]

frikkin finally Misha drives one! my hero car, I got a 3dr 1986 2.0 iS myself.. but this is stuff of dreams for me 1250ish kilogram and well balanced, they're so easy to throw around/control, dont make em too famous pls ;)

[@alexstava]

I've always wanted to see a Sierra on this channel

[@gavstenhouse8857]

Awesome love a Cossie perfect power and still doing 140 just cruising

[@Wilco001]

Beautiful car!

[@Rokavlon7]

Fantastic car!!!! respect Ford!!

[@proLimoncetti]

Timeless beauty ✨️

[@RenatoLeite1]

09:40 a good race

[@Khoymutu]

The part with the Mégane was really nice 👌

[@carculturesweden2668]

This is so cool! Miss my Sierra

[@BullyBoxer]

I had a brand new one in 1992 . Even when they were brand-new, they were notorious for getting hot , blowing head gaskets and going Back In under warranty to get fixed. But we loved them. I know not they are not very fast by today standards , but back in the day they were extremely fast . Just goes to show you how things get dated and move on .

[@richard17329]

sick. faster than i thought would be

[@onelowvdub]

this is by far top 5 in my car lists to own .man I want so bad

[@Jaing79]

Love this video. My first car was a Sierra XR4i.

[@davidzx10rr]

classic nice driving :)

[@peter8084]

I had a Magenta 2WD version back in the day, F605 TEV, miss that car 😪.

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

The sound♥️

[@GetawayGuyDriver]

Hoping one day Misha gets a go in a Lotus Carlton

[@Illtechnica]

Yes!! Sierra family!!

[@ndoman]

just passed my drivers test!

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Congratulations 🎉

[@sarumadaki]

time to get a 500hp sierra cosworth!!

[@joelhurtig3170]

Craziest car I’ve seen with my own eyes 😅

[@mrfrdman]

Got to love a Cossie :)

[@T2roxT2]

4:44 he didnt trust you with the corner

[@josso1]

What a beauty

[@anthooktt1403]

never had a cossie but a few 1.8td and a all black 4door 2.0i Ghia, I was 3rd owner.. dunno how but it had cossie spoiler and bigger brakes with abs from factory.. miss that car soo much.. totaled it in a accident over a year ago.. if I ever find such a clean car I will buy another one

[@stevecarter5084]

Great car with great engineering and 35 years old…magic!

[@jblizzard5577]

Nice lap awesome machine. Great to see a safe easy lap. Appreciated Mr Misha👍

[@rodrigopandocairo4949]

Ohh,... Im in love with the Sierra

[@msi0792]

i need one of these

[@jcreedy20]

Hahaha nice and to think its going that fast and all the while that YB block is going ..... aahhh yyaaaawwnnnn, wake me when its over!

[@joseguerrero6165]

Old school Always!!! ❤❤

[@ninety1464]

Would love to see more cars like this on the channel.. really cool. In such cases please dont rush the intro we want to see everything on tbe car 😂

[@deep4730]

89' baby here