Our three organizations have a great working relationship, and we’re all looking forward to seeing the Focus RS in action.” “Ken, Andreas Bakkerud and Hoonigan Racing give us insight from the competition and driver perspectives. “We’ve dedicated the same level of cutting-edge tools, technical resources and engineering know-how from our Le Mans GT and NASCAR programs, and working with M-Sport brings renowned expertise in rallycross and stage rally vehicle development,” said Rushbrook. Mark Rushbrook, motorsports engineering manager, Ford Performance, says the intention has been to develop a Rallycross car that lives up to the RS badge.
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Featuring all-wheel drive, a new EcoBoost engine producing 600 horsepower and 900Nm of torque, allowing it to sprint from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds. The Focus RS build is a collaboration between Ford Performance, Block’s Hoonigan Racing and U.K.-based M-Sport. We’re excited to honor the history of Rallye Sport by pushing every aspect of performance and design to the limit.” “Our RS badge has a natural connection to racing, and we have a passionate, dedicated team on the project.
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“RS is a worldwide brand with a rich heritage that motorsports enthusiasts know and love,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance.
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#KEN BLOCK 2016 FORD FOCUS RS DRIVERS#
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 Björn Waldegård, Marcus Grönholm, Mikko Hirvonen and Colin McRae. Ford Performance confirms that Ken Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division team will field two factory-supported 2016 Ford Focus RS race cars in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.įor more than 50 years, the ‘Ford Performance Rallye Sport’ badge has been reserved for racing and production vehicles that push the limits of performance and innovation.