Ford Fiesta R5

Ford Fiesta R5
A Fiesta R5 driven by Takamoto Katsuta and Marko Salminen at the 2017 Rally Finland
Overview
ManufacturerM-Sport
Production2013–2019
AssemblyCockermouth, England
DesignerM-Sport
Body and chassis
ClassR5
Layoutfront-engine, four-wheel drive
PlatformFord Fiesta ST
Powertrain
EngineEcoboost 1.6 L (98 cu in) 4-cylinder, 16-valve
TransmissionSadev five-speed sequential gearbox mated to Sadev front and rear differential units
Dimensions
Wheelbase2480 mm
Length3965 mm
Width1820 mm
Kerb weight1230 kg
Chronology
SuccessorFord Fiesta Rally2

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]

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]

  1. ^ "M-Sport Ford Confirm Greensmith and Pieniazek for WRC-2 Pro". M-Sport.co.uk. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Kajetan Kajetanowicz wins third European Rally Championship title - ERC - Autosport". www.autosport.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08.
  3. ^ "Ford driver Lukyanuk gifted ERC title as rival Magalhaes withdraws - ERC - Autosport". www.autosport.com. Archived from the original on 2018-09-20.