The brand-new Ford Fiesta R2 rally car has been outfitted with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, becoming the first car to compete in the R2 rally class with the small displacement. The Fiesta was homologated by the FIA into the category due to new regulations allowing cars equipped with a 1.0L turbocharged engines to enter the R2 class.
Delivering 168 horsepower, the all-new Fiesta built by M-Sport will make its debut this year at Rally de Portugal, scheduled to be held in May. For the remainder of the season, it will compete solely in the Drive DMACH Fiesta Trophy Series, which will also make stops in Germany, Spain, Poland and Finland.
"The combination of this remarkable 1.0-liter engine and chassis dynamics will continue to give the Fiesta R2 a winning edge in the FIA R2 rally category. The car sounds amazing, recalling powerful cars from the golden years of Group B rallying," said the overly enthusiastic Gerard Quinn, head of racing for Ford Performance in Europe.
For the 2015 season, the Ford Fiesta R2 will continue to be driven by young drivers who want to jump start their careers in rallying. Those who master the R2 class will then have a chance to get behind the wheel of the Fiesta R5, advancing their career.
If you want to get in your very own street-legal 2015 Ford Fiesta, head down to Westway Ford to view our selection of models.
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