Exposed: Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car – Chicago two thousand thirteen – Kelley Blue Book
Exposed: Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car – Chicago 2013
A concrete manifestation of the automaker’s stepped-up involvement in the world of small-bore motorsport, the Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car made its debut in Chicago. Envisioned as a flawless vehicle to help foster extra interest in the production version of the high-performance two thousand fourteen Fiesta ST model that goes on sale this spring, a trio of these factory-blessed competition-spec Fiesta ST GRCs will contest the two thousand thirteen Global RallyCross Championship as well as be entered in Global X Games RallyCross events on several continents.
Current two-time defending GRC manufacturer champ, Ford has moved to maximize its chances for success with the fresh Fiesta ST contingent by signing a multi-year partnership agreement with the reigning king of the GRC hill, Olsbergs MSE. Based in Sweden, the international operation also brings with it a pair of ace pilots: two-time defending GRC driver’s champ Tanner Foust and two thousand eleven X Games RallyCross gold medalist Brian Deegan. Like the outgoing GRC Fiestas; this new-era successor will be a full-race exercise packaged in Kevlar and carbon fiber composite bodywork. Each will be powered by a Two.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Duratec engine that cranks out 550-600 horses which gets sent to each tire via a custom-built Olsbergs MSE full-time all-wheel-drive system and can send the Fiesta ST GRC streaking from 0-60 mph in Two.0 seconds.
“Olsbergs MSE has a good history developing extreme/RallyCross cars, and with the longer-term manufacturer relationship with Ford and its technical support, together we will develop even stronger RallyCross cars,” said Andreas Eriksson, Olsbergs MSE team principal. “The partnership is exactly what Olsbergs MSE needs to proceed to be a winning team in the coming years.
Rounding out Ford’s two thousand thirteen Fiesta ST GRC effort will be another Blue Oval legend in the GRC/X Games field, Ken Block. Starlet of the “Gymkhana” movie series, the silver medalist at last year’s X Games will drive a single semi-privateer entry for his freshly re-launched Hoonigan Racing Division team.
The two thousand thirteen Global RallyCross Championship presently is presently scheduled to include five North American events as well four X Game dates that also will feature RallyCross competition. Beyond the established race in Los Angeles, the Summer X Games RallyCross teams will visit fresh venues in Brazil, Spain and Germany.
“Global RallyCross has been a excellent series for us to demonstrate what Ford’s petite spectacle cars can do,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “With excellent drivers and teams, and now a formal manufacturer partnership with Olsbergs MSE, Ford Racing’s commitment to Global RallyCross is quickly growing. We’re excited about the debut of the Fiesta ST GRC car this year, and it will be fantastic to see Ford’s global spectacle car challenge in four countries around the world this season.”
Exposed: Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car – Chicago two thousand thirteen – Kelley Blue Book
Exposed: Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car – Chicago 2013
A concrete manifestation of the automaker’s stepped-up involvement in the world of small-bore motorsport, the Ford Fiesta ST GRC Race Car made its debut in Chicago. Envisioned as a flawless vehicle to help foster extra interest in the production version of the high-performance two thousand fourteen Fiesta ST model that goes on sale this spring, a trio of these factory-blessed competition-spec Fiesta ST GRCs will contest the two thousand thirteen Global RallyCross Championship as well as be entered in Global X Games RallyCross events on several continents.
Current two-time defending GRC manufacturer champ, Ford has moved to maximize its chances for success with the fresh Fiesta ST contingent by signing a multi-year partnership agreement with the reigning king of the GRC hill, Olsbergs MSE. Based in Sweden, the international operation also brings with it a pair of ace pilots: two-time defending GRC driver’s champ Tanner Foust and two thousand eleven X Games RallyCross gold medalist Brian Deegan. Like the outgoing GRC Fiestas; this new-era successor will be a full-race exercise packaged in Kevlar and carbon fiber composite bodywork. Each will be powered by a Two.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Duratec engine that cranks out 550-600 horses which gets sent to each tire via a custom-made Olsbergs MSE full-time all-wheel-drive system and can send the Fiesta ST GRC streaking from 0-60 mph in Two.0 seconds.
“Olsbergs MSE has a good history developing extreme/RallyCross cars, and with the longer-term manufacturer relationship with Ford and its technical support, together we will develop even stronger RallyCross cars,” said Andreas Eriksson, Olsbergs MSE team principal. “The partnership is exactly what Olsbergs MSE needs to proceed to be a winning team in the coming years.
Rounding out Ford’s two thousand thirteen Fiesta ST GRC effort will be another Blue Oval legend in the GRC/X Games sphere, Ken Block. Starlet of the “Gymkhana” movie series, the silver medalist at last year’s X Games will drive a single semi-privateer entry for his freshly re-launched Hoonigan Racing Division team.
The two thousand thirteen Global RallyCross Championship presently is presently scheduled to include five North American events as well four X Game dates that also will feature RallyCross competition. Beyond the established race in Los Angeles, the Summer X Games RallyCross teams will visit fresh venues in Brazil, Spain and Germany.
“Global RallyCross has been a excellent series for us to demonstrate what Ford’s petite spectacle cars can do,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “With fine drivers and teams, and now a formal manufacturer partnership with Olsbergs MSE, Ford Racing’s commitment to Global RallyCross is quickly growing. We’re excited about the debut of the Fiesta ST GRC car this year, and it will be fantastic to see Ford’s global spectacle car contest in four countries around the world this season.”