Ford has launched at Paris Auto Show 2010 new Ford Fiesta RS WRC, which will race for the American manufacturer in the 2011 season of the World Rally Championship.

New model is based on the Ford Fiesta S2000 model, with which Ford competed at the S2000 class in this WRC season and respect the new technical regulation of the competition, featuring with all-wheel drive system and turbocharged 1.6-liter engine from the Ford EcoBoost family.

The color palette of the new Fiesta RS WRC was created by Ford Europe design team exclusively for the official presentation from Paris Auto Show 2010, the final version will be submitted subsequently to include the sponsors logos. In addition, the Ford engineers will make some changes to the model during its development in light of the 2011 WRC season, but will certainly keep the “kinetic” design philosophy.

The first test with Fiesta RS WRC will be held in Spain over the next week on gravel and will be starring the two pilots of the team works, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari Matti Latvala. The team has already conducted 1900 miles of tests with Fiesta RS WRC in France and Great Britain, but they used an aspirate engine and a prototype of the 1.6-liter turbo unit.

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Ford will take advantage by the success of the current Fiesta to give rise to a completely new derivative, a crossover with four-wheel drive which will compete with Nissan Juke.

The success which enjoyed Ford Fiesta on the European market might lead the Americans to think of a unexpected derivative. According to unofficial sources and some recent spy photos, Ford intends to launch in next years a crossover version of the subcompact model.

The Kuga’s younger brother will take a body with large bosses, a slightly higher ground clearance and a driving position that provides more visibility. Judging by the recent spy photos, the design of the front bumper and the design of the headlights will be extensively redesigned, to offer a individuality for the model.

Although the basic versions will use the previous propulsion, the fans of 4×4 models will enjoy and by a intelligent four-wheel drive system, like that of the Kuga, but adapted to the youngest scale. Under the hood will be a range of engines similar to the current model, the main novelty is represented by introducing the EcoBoost units that offer low emissions, more generous resources and a consumption that reminds by the diesel versions.

The recipe that will elaborate the guys from Ford will give rise to a crossover of B segment, able to fight directly with new Nissan Juke.

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Ford Custom Accesories offers various packages available to those interested in customizing Ford Fiesta cars.

At least in America, the customizing of the cars is a very profitable business, the SEMA officials anticipating to 2010 a turnover of over 27 billion dollars in this domain. So that the producers can not remain indifferent to this trend.

Ford proposes such an interesting range of accessories for personalizing his Ford Fiesta car which is very successful among the young – the target audience of this program, indeed. Ford Custom Accesories trying to enter on the tuner territory, offering a diverse range of indoor and outdoor accessories.

In interior, for example, can opt for a head of gear lever illuminated, equipped with a small digital display, but also with interior ‘Fiesta’ logos, equipped with LEDs. Also, is available a LED light, the driver can choose from a range of seven colors to change the interior ambience.

In the exterior, for Fiesta is offered a custom spoiler, but a racing inspired kit, equipped with a front spoiler with more aggressive air intakes, small side skirts and a garnished rear spoiler with a decent diffuser.

Those who are fans of different sports, more or less extreme, they can choose from the list of media accessories for kayak or bike. And those who want to “tattoo” the car can opt for a custom “Fiesta” logo, made especially from a water-resistant vinyl and offered in two colors, black or silver.

The amateurs can select from 18 proposals graphics stickers for Fiesta with different colors and shapes, ranging from bubbles to ninja swords. In fact, it is in series production adoption of ideas arising during Fiesta Movement campaign, where 75% of participants and Fiesta cars were decorated in various ways.

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Just after the buzz with released photos of the North American new For 2011 Fiesta, the carmaker decided to offer the world more bits of goody information: prices for the new Fiesta.

The anticipated car, this new Fiesta for America starts at a low price. As low as $13,320 (plus a $675 destination charge). Source? Well, simple: the Ford website. Not only do they offer already information on pricing, without any news flash or press release, but it’s a full Build and Price section is available, meaning you can see each and every individual option and its price. Head on to the website and convince yourself. the low base price is for the base S model, which comes exclusively in sedan form. The least expensive hatchback model is $15,120 (about $800 more than a comparably-equipped sedan). If you like and would want to (we would..) benefit from the Ford’s new six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, price will go up a bit to $16,190, and the uprated SES hatchback starts at $17,120 ($18,190 with the auto).

Ford is offering a special deal to those willing to reserve their newly-priced Fiesta online early. And people who love Ford, love reliable cars and liked the Euro-spec Fiesta should! The offer includes the special price already mentioned as well as Sync system with turn-by-turn navigation, a better sound system and a range of benefits on the websie and “VIP” Customer Service. Jump to the Fiesta page on the Ford website and have some fun!

[SOURCE: FORD ]

Here are more photos of the 2011 Ford Fiesta for North America:

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