Ford evaluated for the first time the new Fiesta RS WRC, equipped with a twin-turbo engine prototype. The model will be used in WRC starting 2011.

Ford will use in the next WRC season the new Fiesta RS WRC and, after many months of development, the car was successfully tested by the American automaker.

Even though Ford Fiesta RS WRC have been tested before, it is the first time when Ford uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, to meet the 2011 season regulations.

The tested Fiesta RS WRC used a twin-turbo 1.6-liter engine

In this test were included the engine block and the pistons for next year, while in the next developing phase will also benefit from the new electronics.

The factory team officials were satisfied by the tests results. “We will continue to steadily introduce 2011 components as our test programme goes on. We still have much to do before the car’s WRC debut in Sweden next February, but I’m hugely encouraged by what we have achieved so far. To hear the positive comments from the drivers during the test was fantastic. All the hard work during the design and development process begins to bear fruit when the drivers get behind the wheel,” said Malcolm Wilson, BP Ford WRC team boss.

The first test with the final configuration for Ford Fiesta RS WRC is scheduled for September. The model is mostly based on Fiesta S200, used this season in WRC at S200 class.