Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs]
Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The biggest change is the new 1.6-liter turbo engine, which produces 300hp and 332 lb/ft of torque.
Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The biggest change is the new 1.6-liter turbo engine, which produces 300hp and 332 lb/ft of torque.
Ford’s newest World Rally Championship (WRC) competitor, the 1.6-liter turbo Fiesta RS, is set to debut this week with FIA homologation approval. Ford WRC drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala will enter the Fiesta RS in its first WRC round in early February, Rally Sweden.
From Prelude to STI, we gather up 10 of the most interesting cars to have shown their faces at the 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift rally in Atlanta, Michigan.
Ford reports that the full spec on the Fiesta RS will be released at the beginning of February. Testing will continue in Sweden next week ahead of the Fiesta RS WRC’s championship debut in Rally Sweden
Formula Drift driver Vaughn Gittin Jr takes out his Falken Tire Ford Mustang Formula Drift racecar during the Gymkhana Grid 2010 burnout contest.
When compiling this list, we looked for the ten most important or talked-about new car announcements or debuts throughout the year. If you don’t see your Ferrari 599 hybrid on the list, sorry.
Filled with 500-600hp cars, Gymkhana Grid had more than a few nicely built competitors. Here are just 10 of our picks from the crowd.
Using elements of autocross as well, the Gymkhana Grid event boiled down to a mixture of timed drifting and “real” gymkhana.
Out goes the Ferrari V12s, Viper V10s, 351W Ford V8s, and B-series Honda engines in the world. That’s how the Chevy Volt managed to make the list
SCCA and time attack racers were parked next to show vehicles that could barely fit credit cards between their tires and wheel wells.
The all-wheel drive class was led by Ken Block’s Gymkhana 3 Ford Fiesta and Tanner Foust’s X-Games/Rallycross Ford Fiesta.
Technically a street course when raced, Mount Panorama Circuit does double duty as a public road, complete with trackside houses, driveway entrances
With 247hp, a six-speed transmission, Recardo seats, big brakes, a new body, and a global platform, the 2012 Ford Focus ST had the booth abuzz at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.
What do you do when you’re multi-million-view Internet famous, successful, and one year older? In Ken Block’s case, you throw a party and geta custom Ford Fiesta cake from your friends.
Based on the Focus ST and using the same 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine, the Focus Race Car Concept is a fully caged and prepped racing version of the Focus.
The 2010 LA Auto Show held more than fity world, North American, and concept car debuts, showcasing cars from just about every major brand except for Ferrari and Lamborghini.
It’s no coincidence that the annual SEMA Show takes place in the heart of Sin City. Packed to the grilles with aftermarket parts and modified cars, the enthusiast trade show is high on flash and bolt-ons. And we’re just talking abou the booth babes.
Inside Ken Block’s Gymkhana Three Ford Fiesta during some pre-video release testing at Hollywood Park. Watch as Block gives a ride to Formula Drift star Daijiro Yoshihara.
2010 FD Season Drifts To A Stellar Closing At The House Of Drift
As the final stop on the ALMS calender, Petit Le Mans is a 10-hour or 1,000-mile endurance race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA. Run as the season ender for the first time since 2003, Petit Le Mans has this year become a significant game changer.