ken block's ford fiesta ST GRC + focus trakSTer

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ken block's ford fiesta ST GRC + focus trakSTer
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ken block's ford fiesta ST GRC + focus trakSTer
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

debuting at the 2013 chicago autoshow, ford racing has introduced their new olsbergsMSE-built 'ford fiesta ST
GRC race car based off the stock 2014 ford fiesta ST production car - and a collaborative ford focus trakSTer,
showcasing a partnership between ken block and fifteen52 tuning.

 

the stock ST will be available as a five-door hatchback with a six-speed manual transmission. achieving up
to 34 mpg, the model will be equipped with a high-output variant of the 1.6-liter ecoboost engine boasting
197 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque.

 

 

ford fiesta ST GRC front view
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

ford fiesta ST GRC driver sideview
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

ford fiesta ST GRC 3/4 rear passenger side view
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

ford fiesta ST front 3/4 driver side view
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

ford fiesta ST rear 3/4 passenger side view
image courtesy ford motors

 

 

 fifteen52 has incorporated a variety of ford racing performance parts into the trackSTer including:

 

-ford racing short-throw shifter
-ford racing performance exhaust system

-mountune engine build (using forged rods and pistons)
-mountune performance intercooler
-mountune upgraded ECU
-quaife limited-slip differential (developed for focus ST-R)
-centerforce custom clutch kit (developed for focus ST-R)
-four-piston front caliper front brakes (developed by stoptech for focus ST-R)
-fender flares from chinese touring car championship focus

 

 

focus trakSTer at 2013 chicago autoshow
image courtesy jalopnik

 

 

ford focus trakSTer front end detail
image courtesy fifteen52

 

 

ford focus trakSTer headlamp detail
image courtesy fifteen52

 

 

ford focus trakSTer taillight detail
image courtesy fifteen52

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