Hold onto your hats, because Vision148 is about to unleash a monster—the Ford Sierra RS500 ‘Carbon Piranha’. This isn't just another restomod; it's a sub-1,000 kg carbon-clad beast that’s set to redefine what a touring car legend can be.

Yes, you’re seeing it right: this is a one-of-one, carbon-bodied resurrection of the utterly mad Ford Sierra RS500. Named the ‘Carbon Piranha’, it’s being crafted by a group of British OEMs collectively known as Vision148. That name isn’t just plucked from thin air either; it nods to the donor car’s chassis number—148 of the original 500 ever produced. Right now, it’s more scrap than roadworthy, but there’s a meticulous plan in place to bring this icon back to life.

First up, the team at ASM Auto Recycling will strip the car down, analyzing which parts should be 3D scanned and recreated in recycled carbon fibre. Next, Yasid Design steps in to reimagine and visualize the Carbon Piranha’s new look.

The grand finale will take place at Silverstone’s Digital Manufacturing Centre, where the final rebuild and finishing touches will be applied. Cosworth will also join the party, tinkering with the powertrain and, naturally, handling a few other details—like making sure the washer fluid tank is topped up.

While the final power figures remain under wraps, one number stands out—a target curb weight of under 1,000 kg. That’s more than 200 kg lighter than the original RS500, which wasn’t exactly a heavyweight to begin with.

And since Cosworth is in charge of what’s likely a revitalized version of the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, we can expect a bump from the standard car’s 167 kW. Dreamers might hope for something close to the 368 kW that made the RS500 a touring car legend, but let's keep our expectations realistic.

Now, onto the design. This is where things get truly mouthwatering. Yasid Design has gone to town with retro-futuristic upgrades: wider wheel arches, countless creases and cuts, and sharp new lighting elements. The closed wheel covers, especially with those deep rear dishes, are a proper nod to old-school cool, while the redesigned whale-tail wing and boot lid spoiler add just the right amount of aggression. And let’s not forget the suspension—likely some extreme aftermarket setup that drops the ride height to a millimetre above the tarmac. It looks absolutely wicked.

Ian Howe, the founder of Vision148, said: “Our aim is to let fans see the RS500 through a modern lens. Even those who weren’t around when the original car was made but have a passion for cars and contemporary design.”

And a final word from Cosworth’s global director, Nick Greenway: “Cosworth has over 65 years of history rooted in motorsport, from our Ford ownership days to the iconic Cossies and the aftermarket. There’s a deep, passionate fan base out there for the Cosworth brand, and what better way to honour a road and race icon than through the Vision148 RS500 project.”

This isn’t just a car; it’s a carbon-fibre love letter to one of Ford’s most celebrated creations.