This isn’t some entry-level econobox trying to cosplay as a race car. This is a Ford Fiesta MK5 that’s been gutted, reforged, and had its soul surgically replaced with the fury of a V8 touring ...

Under the skin was a new platform that was developed in partnership with Mazda, which gave the Mk5 Fiesta a much ... model and it’s clear Ford was trying to make the car more grown-up.

the basic car is plenty of fun when equipped with a manual transmission and shod with some good summer rubber. As such, Ford Racing is offering a kit to convert a showroom-fresh Fiesta hatch into ...

Still, it's exhilarating to see and hear the race-ready machine blast down curving roads. Check out the video below to see the Ford Fiesta R5 rally car in action.