WRC Car Profiles PartII: FORD FIESTA RS

 

The Ford Fiesta RS was launched in 2011 to comply with new FIA technical regulations. It delivered a 1-2-3 result on its first event (Sweden) and went on to take 13 podiums in its debut season. After Ford’s WRC withdrawal at the end of the 2012 season, cars have been developed and run by Ford’s former rally partner, British-based preparation firm M-Sport. Engine type In-line four cylinder, 1.6 litre, turbocharged Bore/stroke 83.0 mm / 73.9 mm Power (max) 300 hp (223 kW) at 6,000 rpm Torque (max) 450 Nm at 4,000 rpm Transmission type Four-wheel drive Gearbox Sequential shift, six forward gears and one reverse Differentials Mechanical front and rear Clutch M-Sport / AP Racing twin disc Suspension MacPherson struts with adjustable dampers Steering Power-assisted rack and pinion Brakes Brembo ventilated discs and four-piston calipers all round. Disc diameter 300mm on gravel, 355mm on tarmac Wheels 8 x 18 inch for tarmac, 7 x 15 inch for gravel Length 3.963 mm Width 1.820 mm Wheel base 2.480 mm Weight FIA regulation 1,200 kg minimum (1,360 kg with driver and co-driver)