M-Sport Poland lifted the lid on its new Ford Fiesta Rally4 car on Monday (16 March) - the first rally car to be homologated into the FIA’s new Rally4 category.
The car is the successor to the hugely popular Fiesta R2, which forms the backbone of the FIA Junior WRC, and is targeted primarily at the sport’s rising stars. It slots into the new rally pyramid above the entry level Rally5 cars and beneath the low-cost four-wheel drive Rally 3 step.
M-Sport’s latest two-wheel drive machine has been developed and built by the company’s Polish arm in Kraków and the 999cc turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine has been upgraded to raise power levels to 210bhp and torque to 315Nm.
Improved gear ratios and stronger driveshafts are designed to better handle the delivery of the increased power and torque while the car also boasts a striking new aggressive look, courtesy of bonnet vents designed to improve cooling.
Suspension upgrades are targeted at improving handling while a lighter exhaust and additional power enhance the car’s power to weight ratio.
M-Sport Poland board member Maciej Woda said the Fiesta Rally4 was a ‘comprehensive development’ of the R2 car and benefited from its popularity and success.
“With so many cars distributed and kilometres covered, the engineering team at our base in Kraków was able to quickly identify a development strategy thanks to the constructive feedback received from a huge pool of drivers from a variety of backgrounds,” he said.
M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson said the car underlined the company’s commitment to the sport’s future stars.
“M-Sport and Ford have always been at the forefront when it comes to supporting all levels of the sport, and we’re constantly developing our product range to provide a cost-effective and competitive route from grass root to top-level rallying.
“As the FIA’s new Rally Pyramid becomes more identifiable, we plan to have a car to represent every level – from access to performance and, for those who progress to the very top level, elite,” he explained.
The Fiesta Rally4 and upgrade kits for existing 2019 Fiesta R2 cars will be available to order from April 1. ผลบอล7M
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