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11-02-2010, 09:18 AM
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Ford Fiesta R2 Rally Kit - Click above for high-res image gallery
After watching this year's X Games (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x+games) and Ken Block (http://autoblog.com/tag/ken+block)'s latest Gymkhana 3 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gymkhana+3), it's no secret that the Ford Fiesta (http://autoblog.com/model/fiesta) can easily be tuned into a potent rally-ready machine. That said, we greatly welcome the automaker's latest Fiesta R2 rally tuning kit, bringing a host of rally-spec mods to the general public.
In addition to things like a five-speed sequential gearbox, Reiger adjustable dampers, Eibach springs, ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers and a steel roll cage, Ford (http://autoblog.com/make/ford) has found a way to coax more power out of the Fiesta's 1.6-liter inline-four. By adding a raft of new parts (pistons, camshafts, injectors, air filter, etc.), the Fiesta R2 is capable of producing 168 horsepower and 134 pound-feet of torque - gains of 48 and 22 over the stock car, respectively.
The R2 package was designed by M-Sport, a company that has been Ford's WRC partner since 1997, and New Hampshire-based team O'Neil Motorsports is the official reseller and authorized installer for this kit. Additionally, Ford Racing will offer a Stage 1 kit that includes performance upgrades, dampers, a limited-slip differential and roll cage for those who don't want the full hardcore experience.
So, you buy a rally-spec Fiesta... then what? Enthusiasts who add the R2 package to their Fiestas will be eligible to compete in the new Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship division of RallyCar's Rally America National Championship 2WD class. Only cars assembled by Team O'Neil can qualify for this series, with the class winner going on to Great Britain to compete in the Fiesta Sport Trophy International Shootout. Win the worldwide competition, and you'll land yourself a one-year residential placement at M-Sport, where you'll work with the BP Ford World Rally team.
Weekend backwoods rally racers, Ford is calling your name. Hit the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/#continued) to read the full details in the automaker's press release.
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[Source: Ford]Continue reading Ford offers 168-hp R2 rally kit for Fiesta, announces Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/)
Ford offers 168-hp R2 rally kit for Fiesta, announces Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Ford Fiesta R2 Rally Kit - Click above for high-res image gallery
After watching this year's X Games (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x+games) and Ken Block (http://autoblog.com/tag/ken+block)'s latest Gymkhana 3 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gymkhana+3), it's no secret that the Ford Fiesta (http://autoblog.com/model/fiesta) can easily be tuned into a potent rally-ready machine. That said, we greatly welcome the automaker's latest Fiesta R2 rally tuning kit, bringing a host of rally-spec mods to the general public.
In addition to things like a five-speed sequential gearbox, Reiger adjustable dampers, Eibach springs, ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers and a steel roll cage, Ford (http://autoblog.com/make/ford) has found a way to coax more power out of the Fiesta's 1.6-liter inline-four. By adding a raft of new parts (pistons, camshafts, injectors, air filter, etc.), the Fiesta R2 is capable of producing 168 horsepower and 134 pound-feet of torque - gains of 48 and 22 over the stock car, respectively.
The R2 package was designed by M-Sport, a company that has been Ford's WRC partner since 1997, and New Hampshire-based team O'Neil Motorsports is the official reseller and authorized installer for this kit. Additionally, Ford Racing will offer a Stage 1 kit that includes performance upgrades, dampers, a limited-slip differential and roll cage for those who don't want the full hardcore experience.
So, you buy a rally-spec Fiesta... then what? Enthusiasts who add the R2 package to their Fiestas will be eligible to compete in the new Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship division of RallyCar's Rally America National Championship 2WD class. Only cars assembled by Team O'Neil can qualify for this series, with the class winner going on to Great Britain to compete in the Fiesta Sport Trophy International Shootout. Win the worldwide competition, and you'll land yourself a one-year residential placement at M-Sport, where you'll work with the BP Ford World Rally team.
Weekend backwoods rally racers, Ford is calling your name. Hit the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/#continued) to read the full details in the automaker's press release.
Gallery: Ford Fiesta R2 Rally Kit (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ford-fiesta-r2-rally-kit/)
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[Source: Ford]Continue reading Ford offers 168-hp R2 rally kit for Fiesta, announces Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/)
Ford offers 168-hp R2 rally kit for Fiesta, announces Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/02/ford-offers-168-hp-r2-rally-kit-for-fiesta-announces-fiesta-spo/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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