By alley - Dec 12, 2016, 7:01 AM ET

THE 2017 FORD FIESTA WRC UNVEILED

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M-Sport has become the second team to launch its 2017 FIA World Rally Championship challenger, the Ford Fiesta WRC.

Designed to meet the next generation technical regulations implemented by the FIA, the Fiesta WRC ushers in the latest technology in world rally cars. Conceived from a completely clean-sheet of paper, M-Sport’s latest challenger adds another string to the Fiesta’s impressive bow and the development team are confident of making a return to the top step of the podium.

Having racked up 6,392 kilometres of testing with more to follow this week, the Fiesta WRC is ready to tackle some of the most arduous and demanding stages that the FIA World Rally Championship has to offer.

M-Sport managing director, Malcolm Wilson, believes his team has created a car with winning potential.

“Entering a new era in the FIA World Rally Championship, there is a real sense of excitement throughout the team, and rightly so as I believe we have created something extremely special in the new Ford Fiesta WRC.

“Having driven the car myself, I can honestly say that it is one of the most impressive we have ever produced. It’s exciting to drive, it sounds fantastic and it looks absolutely sensational.

“Every team is starting on an equal footing and I’m confident that we have produced another car which is capable of challenging – and winning – at the very highest level.

“More than 95 percent has been designed from scratch and our team has had whatever they’ve wanted to build the best possible car. No expense has been spared, and we start the 2017 season with one goal in mind – returning to the top step of the podium.”

The 2017 FIA World Rally Championship kicks off early next year with the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo (19-22 January).

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