Which Ford is used for rally?
Historical Ford rally machines
- Escort RS Cosworth — A late-1990s icon built for Group A competition, known for its distinctive large rear wing and turbocharged power.
- Focus RS WRC — Ford’s World Rally Championship car through much of the 2000s, credited with multiple rally successes and a long-running works program.
- Fiesta RS WRC — Entered in the early 2010s and used through the late 2010s, this car became Ford’s primary WRC machine under M-Sport.
These models trace Ford’s evolution in top-tier rallying: from the Escort Cosworth’s showpiece era to the Focus WRC’s competitive run, culminating in the Fiesta RS WRC that dominated Ford’s WRC presence in the 2010s.
Current rally cars under Rally1 regulations
- Puma Rally1 — Ford’s current top-tier World Rally Championship car, developed by M-Sport with hybrid power for the Rally1 era.
- Fiesta Rally2 (Rally2; formerly Fiesta R5) — A customer-level variant used in WRC2 and national championships, offering an affordable path to competition for private teams.
In practice, the Puma Rally1 is Ford’s official high-level entry in the World Rally Championship today, while the Fiesta Rally2 serves private teams and regional events. The Fiesta RS WRC line remains a key chapter in Ford’s rally history rather than the current top-tier weapon.
What model is used today in top-level rallying?
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