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M-Sport's 2027 WRC Fiesta Kit Car Revealed
M-Sport unveils 2027 WRC Fiesta kit car for Rally2 competition.
In brief
M-Sport unveils 2027 WRC Fiesta kit car for Rally2 competition. M-Sport will run three Rally2 kit cars in 2027 WRC with a 10kg weight reduction and 33mm turbo restrictor. Originally reported by Autosport.
M-Sport reveals 2027 WRC Fiesta kit car
M-Sport has offered a first glimpse at a Rally2 kit car eligible for the 2027 World Rally Championship top class.
FIA introduces Rally2 upgrade kit
The FIA announced plans to introduce a €7,500 upgrade kit for Rally2 manufacturers to offer greater aerodynamic parity.
Kit car specifications
The kit includes new homologated front fenders, a front bumper, rear aerodynamic device, and a 10kg weight reduction.
33mm turbo restrictor confirmed
The car will run a 33mm turbo restrictor as part of the 2027 kit car specifications.
M-Sport's first kit car test
M-Sport conducted a week-long asphalt test in Spain with its revised 2027 challenger.
2027 driver selection process
M-Sport has not confirmed its 2027 driver line-up but aims to win with the new car by 2029.
“There has been no discussion, no decision [on drivers]. Up until now, our driver selection is based on people we think have good enough talent to have the opportunity to develop. They needed to bring some support. Now we are able to be in a slightly different position, but it doesn't mean we're going to rush out and change everything overnight”
The key point
M-Sport will run three Rally2 kit cars in 2027 WRC with a 10kg weight reduction and 33mm turbo restrictor.
