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L8 APEX
10-01-2010, 04:31 PM
Where is the STi? The Fiesta is a crapper...
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L8 APEX
10-01-2010, 04:39 PM
Stole this clip.

Subaru won't give him another STI because Subaru quit all rally events completely. They plan to start marketing AWD as a safety feature rather than performance.

Mark #2
10-01-2010, 05:52 PM
Holy chip limiter Batman...:d
Gotta love the political message and this guy is having way too much fun.

gbgary
10-01-2010, 09:03 PM
man that guy can drive!

In2deep
10-02-2010, 10:50 AM
Wonder how many actual Ford parts are in that car!?

99WhiteBeast
10-03-2010, 10:12 AM
The 2.0 L DOHC 4 in the Fiesta has a long history of performance dating back to mod 80's in conjunction with Cosworth YB Turbo'd motors.

More Info
Gymkhana 3 is a fun watch, but to put things into perspective, some background on Block’s Fiesta is necessary. The 2,425-pound Gymkhana THREE Fiesta is built by Olsbergs Motorsport Evolution (MSE) capable to reach 850 HP. However, in order to maximize the torque band Block needs to control the car, fact which lead to the 650 HP restriction. Equipped with an Olsbergs MSE Maktrak (magnesium) six-speed paddle-shift sequential transmission, it is capable of 895 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm and needs only 1.9 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph.

The car's body has been altered with an aggressive new (http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=387080&FS=WRC#)design inspired by road racing cars. It has a carbon splitter, which improves aerodynamics, unlike the rally car's bumper, which is built for gravel stage durability. The wheel arches are also much wider and more squared off for an aggressive look.
The Gymkhana THREE Fiesta started as a production 2011 Fiesta before going through a conversion by Olsbergs MSE, the same group that runs Block's Rally America programme.
The production Fiesta is an excellent platform for the Gymkhana car. The nimble ride and ultra-high-strength boron steel body are ideal for the demands of the Gymkhana course. A testament to the Fiesta platform is that it has been designated as the base car for Ford's all new-challenger for the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship.

Silver_2000
10-03-2010, 01:39 PM
wow

:tu::tu:

1993_mullet12
10-04-2010, 06:26 PM
always puts on a sick show

mikelemoine
10-08-2010, 12:55 AM
That was wild, reminds me of when I used to rent cars a lot for my job :evil