Legendary fast Ford to be reborn with ultra-lightweight bodywork & engine from long-forgotten brand [Video]

A LEGENDARY fast Ford is set to be reborn with an ultra-lightweight bodywork and a famous engine from long-forgotten brand.

The one-off motor will pay a special homage to one of the Blue Oval’s most famous machines – some 40-odd years since it last graced UK showrooms.

A legendary fast Ford is set to be reborn with an ultra-lightweight bodyworkCredit: Supplied

The stunning motor will be powered by an iconic engine companyCredit: Supplied

The iconic Sierra Cosworth RS500 is being reimagined by a team of British engineers, who plan to design and build a modern, lightweight supercar version of the iconic fast Ford.

The project, codenamed ‘Vision 148,’ will transform the original RS500, specifically unit number 148 of the 500 produced, into a carbon-fiber-bodied car with a custom engine designed by Cosworth.

Nicknamed the ‘Carbon Piranha’, this new version will weigh less than 1000kg, significantly lighter than the original.

The powertrain details are still …