The global 12-race series takes place in 11 countries on three continents. The Focus RS Rallycross cars will debut at the FIA World Rallycross event in Portugal, April 15-17, with Block and Bakkerud behind the wheel.
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Known for aggressive design and pioneering technology, Ford vehicles wearing the RS badge have seen success for decades in stage rally series including winning participation in FIA World Rally Championship with drivers like Björn Waldegård, Marcus Grönholm, Mikko Hirvonen and Colin McRae. We’re excited to honor the history of Rallye Sport by pushing every aspect of performance and design to the limit.”įor more than 50 years, Ford Performance’s Rallye Sport badge has been reserved for racing and production vehicles that push the limits of performance and innovation. It has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 600 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. 2016 Ford Focus RS Ken Block Slides It Nigel Atkinson, 7 years ago The 2016 Ford Focus RS is coming to the US, and it will have AWD and the prospect of the 2.3 L Ecoboost engine form the Mustang with 350-375hp. Like The Fiesta, Ken Blocks Ford Focus RS RX43 was built for rallycross. Here's the final press launch of the new Ford Focus RS featuring the new Ford GT (on screen) and a lot of old RS modelsSubscribe and follow our journey: htt. “Our RS badge has a natural connection to racing, and we have a passionate, dedicated team on the project. The Ford Focus RS RX43 is a collaborative effort between Ken Blocks Hoonigan Racing Division, M-Sport, and Ford Performance. “RS is a worldwide brand with a rich heritage that motorsports enthusiasts know and love,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. Teased at the conclusion of Ken Block’s Gymkhana EIGHT released earlier this week, Ford Performance confirms Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division team will field two factory-supported 2016 Ford Focus RS race cars in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Ford’s RS competition legacy continues this season for a new generation of motorsports fans.