Ford Fiesta R5
The Ford Fiesta R5 is a rally car built by M-Sport and based upon the Ford Fiesta ST road car. It was the first car homologated under the R5 regulations that were introduced in 2013. The Fiesta R5 made its competitive début in 2013 and has competed in the World Rally Championship-2, European Rally Championship and various national competitions since then. An updated model known as the Fiesta R5 Mk. II was unveiled in 2019. Starting in 2019, M-Sport Ford WRT will enter factory-supported Fiesta R5s and Fiesta R5 Mk. IIs in the World Rally Championship-2.[1]
| Ford Fiesta R5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | M-Sport |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Cockermouth, England |
| Designer | M-Sport |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | R5 |
| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford Fiesta ST |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.60 L (98 cu in) 4-cylinder, 16-valve |
| Transmission | Sadev five-speed sequential gearbox mated to Sadev front and rear differential units |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2480 mm |
| Length | 3965 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1230 kg |
Kajetan Kajetanowicz won the 2015, 2016 and 2017 European Rally Championship driver's titles driving a Fiesta R5,[2] while Alexey Lukyanuk won the 2018 title.[3]
Results
World Rally Championship-2 Pro victories
| No. | Event | Year | Driver | Co-driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  2019 Monte Carlo Rally |
2019 |  Gus Greensmith |
Elliott Edmondson |
| 2 |  2019 Rally Mexico |
2019 |  Łukasz Pieniążek |
Kamil Heller |
| 3 |  2019 Tour de Corse |
2019 | Łukasz Pieniążek |
Kamil Heller |
| 4 |  2019 Rally Turkey |
2019 | Gus Greensmith |
Elliott Edmondson |
World Rally Championship-2 victories
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European Rally Championship victories
See also
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References
- "M-Sport Ford Confirm Greensmith and Pieniazek for WRC-2 Pro". M-Sport.co.uk. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- https://www.autosport.com/erc/news/132296/kajetanowicz-takes-recordbreaking-title
- https://www.autosport.com/erc/news/138778/erc-title-gifted-to-lukyanuk-as-rival-withdraws
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