brilliant pictures, i especially like the Mk1 Escort ones, as my big bro used to race them, i was going to ask what settings you use on your camera, as i have a 300d,and get crap pics a lot of the time, but no need as its in the EXIF image details
Big hp mega torque big block V8's in em, 700 hp or so, and about the same ft/lbs of torque.
The body shape is Jag XKR. The cars must conform to the hood roof and rear deck lines of a production car and have the same body seams and mirrors, but they are composite bodies on a tube frame.
Other than body shape they have nothing at all to do with that car though. The Jag XKR is very popular for it's aerodynamics and because the original car has good dimentions to fit the necessary racing chassis under.