Here it is: the all-new star of the upcoming major motion picture, Gymkhana THREE. Revealed last night by DC, Ford and Monster Energy at Taverna Aventine in San Francisco, the GYM3 Ford Fiesta is Ken Block’s latest purpose built Gymkhana racer/toy.
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Although sharing some genetics with the Rally America Ford Fiesta, these two cars are far from twins. The most obvious differences can be found in the fascia, comprised of an aggressive front bumper with a low-slung, road-hugging splitter, boxier fenders and a vented hood. But the biggest changes can be measured in ponies, 650 of them to be exact—the 2.0l Duratec engine is actually capable of producing north of 850hp but is restricted to create a more usable powerband. The suspension is also quite different, designed to actually break traction. “The set-up on the Gymkhana Fiesta is crucial,” says Ken Block. “The goal is to create a vehicle intended for tarmac that drives as if it was on gravel. Plus, having explosive power and a trusty handbrake goes a long way too.” And to help all of you tell the two cars apart, we even changed up the livery a bit, introducing the newer, bigger, and some may say better, drip pattern.
Sneak peak of the car in action:
