R-Classes News

Estonians Karl Kruuda and Timmu Kõrge were testing Fiesta R5 today Attachment 3155

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Originally Posted by vino_93

It's the same model, but the Vitz is a R1B, homologated mid 2012, whereas the Yaris is a R1A, homologated january 2013 ;)

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Not only the engine is different (1.3l / 1.5l) but also the chassis (3d / 5d).

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Originally Posted by vino_93

I just look at homologation by FIA, and see a new thing on engine for the Corsa S2000...
whereas nothing was homologated on the car since 2009.
Why, and what could be it ?

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A danish team is now running a Corsa S2000 and i know they have been trying to get some engine parts homologated for it, seems like they have succeded.

Fiesta R200

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMf6cn6CcAAqclX.jpg

What is that?

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Originally Posted by Mirek

What is that?

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R2 with 200 bhp??? ;)

It seems that "that" is the new Fiesta R2...let's call it Evo

Thanks to all. Finally "proper" R2 from M-Sport :)

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Thanks to all. Finally "proper" R2 from M-Sport :)

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Wait and see how "proper" it is...
http://t.co/0i8jwDHjRE

I have to say I'm impressed. They managed to make the R5 Fiesta look just like a Fiesta.