During the three-year existence of GRC, Ford Racing
has set a high standard, claiming three driver and three manufacturer
championships. In addition, the manufacturer has registered 16 race wins in 19
events and 19 X Games medals. Last season, Ford won nine of the 10 series races
and claimed 22-of-27 podium spots overall.
The Ford Racing OMSE factory Supercars will have a
refined look for 2014. Although the geometry is very similar to last year’s
car, OMSE has updated the look to more closely reflect the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
styling.
Ford Racing knows that innovation goes hand in hand
with success and has been working closely with OMSE engineers and technicians
during this process, and both sides are hoping the combination of Eriksson’s
expertise and Ford performance will continue to provide the recipe for success.
The Fiesta ST Supercars suspension was an area of
significant development with the series changing the spec tire from a bias ply
tire to a radial Yokohama tire. That’s a big change for all the teams and
drivers and OMSE dedicated a significant amount of off-season testing to
maximize grip on both tarmac and gravel, a challenge unique to rallycross.
The OMSE Ford Fiesta ST produces 600 hp and 600
ft-lbs of torque from a turbocharged 2.0L engine. OMSE worked very closely with
team partner Mountune to maximize performance through engine calibration while
maintaining engine reliability.
The team worked with partner Motegi Racing to
develop a lightweight, rallycross-specific wheel designed to sit flush with the
car, decreasing the risk of broken wheels from contact. This year’s version
reduces rotational mass and is strengthened to handle the unique demands of
rallycross.
