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Focus RS To Join The Frey in 2016 FIA World Rallycross

Focus RS To Join The Frey in 2016 FIA World Rallycross

Date: 2016-03-11
Teased at the conclusion of Ken Block's latest Gymkhana EIGHT, 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.

The Focus RS build is a global collaboration between Ford Performance, Block's Hoonigan Racing and U.K.-based M-Sport. Featuring all-wheel drive, a new EcoBoost engine producing 600 horsepower, and a 0 - 100 kmph launch time of less than two seconds, Ford Focus RS Rallycross cars are optimized for competition.

For 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. 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 Bjorn Waldegord, Marcus Gronholm, Mikko Hirvonen and Colin McRae.

RS is a worldwide brand with a rich heritage that motorsports enthusiasts know and love, said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. Our RS badge has a natural connection to racing, and we have a passionate, dedicated team on the project. We're excited to honor the history of Rallye Sport by pushing every aspect of performance and design to the limit.

"I'm really happy to be expanding my relationship with Ford Performance," said Hoonigan Racing Divisions Ken Block. "To have official factory support for my race season in 2016 and beyond as I enter the FIA World Rallycross Championship full-time is absolutely incredible. It opens up a ton of powerful resources that myself and my team will be able to benefit from in terms of engineering prowess, research, development and racing experience from different fields. Plus, have you seen the car that they've created for me to go race in? My mind was blown when they showed it to me in Dearborn a few months ago. I absolutely cannot wait to get behind the wheel and start testing."

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. The global 12-race series takes place in 11 countries on three continents.

For more information on the Ford Focus range of models, contact Stanger Ford on 032 - 551 9700.