Also strange that all the photos of that car have disappeared from Twitter.
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Also strange that all the photos of that car have disappeared from Twitter.
Really interesting article. Sounds like some of it is build quality issues but also some of it must be design issues. How did this not show up in testing? They did lots of kms so were they not testing on a good variety of roads, or were their testing processes wrong? Pretty surprising for a team which had been so successful in WRC.
We've kept you waiting long enough so here it is, the all-new EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta R5. What do you think of our latest challenger? #FordPerformance #MSPORTERS https://t.co/vI3BlhLRro
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Special insight:
https://www.wrc.com/en/wrc-2/news/20...4--51-51-.html
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Engine: M-Sport developed 1.6 Turbo, direct injection power plant, FIA regulated 32mm restrictor
Power: 290bhp @ 4000rpm
Torque: 475Nm @ 4000rpm
Transmission Sadev 5-speed sequential gearbox mated to Sadev front and rear differentials, clutch disconnect fitted to handbrake
Suspension: Front and rear McPherson struts with 3-way adjustable Reiger dampers with aluminium bodies. Front and rear anti-roll bar options
Steering: Hydraulic servo-assisted rack and pinion
Brakes: Brembo forged 4-piston front and rear calipers. Gravel 300 x 32mm internally ventilated discs, Tarmac 355 x 32mm internally ventilated discs. Bespoke Brembo pedal box
Wheels: Gravel 7 x 15” wheels, Tarmac 8 x 18” wheels
Bodyshell: M-Sport designed rollcage, widened bodywork, strengthened suspension turrets
Electronics: Life Racing F88 ECU
Fuel system: ATL 80-litre fuel tank
Dimensions: Length 4065mm, width 1820mm, weight 1230kg
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Camilli confirmed to debut new Fiesta R5 in Ypres:
https://www.wrc.com/en/wrc-2/news/20...6--51-51-.html
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I'm looking forward to see it in Ypres!
OMG... so beautiful!
So, what car should teams choose:
VW fast but not reliable
Skoda fast and reliable, but is it fast enough
Ford is it fast, probably yes, but is it reliable, VW was tested a lot but it still isnīt reliable
Proton ???
Citroen ?
or should they wait for Toyota, how long they still have to wait ???
Until VW have fixed their problems and we have seen the new Ford in action; Skoda.