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Subie May 24, 2013 06:45 PM

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5 video in San Francisco
 
Awesome camera angles.


Wonder what Steve McQueen would have said about this.


TheDarkOne May 24, 2013 07:02 PM

i could only imagine...............

Subie May 24, 2013 10:18 PM

Probably say "I wanna do that."

BlakeMadison May 30, 2013 02:24 AM

Now that's something very cool. I wonder how do they do it. Just curious. ;)

cjecpa May 30, 2013 11:09 AM

Nice video kind of sad that they do not offer the three door Fiesta ST in the USA it might be tempting enough to make me trade my Fit.

Subie May 30, 2013 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by BlakeMadison (Post 1183971)
Now that's something very cool. I wonder how do they do it. Just curious. ;)

Big budget sponsors, Ken Block, lots of cameras and a good videographer/editor. :-)

Subie May 30, 2013 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by cjecpa (Post 1184032)
Nice video kind of sad that they do not offer the three door Fiesta ST in the USA it might be tempting enough to make me trade my Fit.

He used to drive an STi hatch on his videos.

cjecpa May 30, 2013 04:05 PM

MPG ratings if these numbers hold up pretty good.

Ford says 2014 Fiesta ST returns 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway



29 mpg combined

The Blue Oval company has released fuel economy figures for the U.S.-spec 2014 Fiesta ST.
Following the car's debut towards the end of last year at L.A. Autohttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png Show, Ford has published fuel economy numbers for the 2014 U.S.-spec Fiesta ST based on in-house testing. The hot hatchback can return 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway / 29 mpg in the combined cycle – figures which have been sent to EPA for a check-up.
The Fiesta ST is sold in the United Stateshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png only as a five-door model and with a six-speed manual transmission. Power comes from a 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine generating 197 bhp (147 kW) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque.
It sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and comes with additional goodies such as a high-mounted spoiler, different front grille + chin spoiler, updated rear diffuser and a dual exhaust setup. It's also 15mm lower than the standard Fiesta and benefits from various suspension tweaks.


Source: Ford

cww180 May 30, 2013 06:01 PM

Awesome car and driver!

loudbang May 31, 2013 04:44 AM

Lots of practice runs LOL just look at all the prior runs by the tires marks on the road when they are really filming.

cjecpa Jun 3, 2013 09:21 PM

Ford Focus ST Wagon would be nice in the USA. So much for world wide Ford.

Subie Jun 3, 2013 10:14 PM

Not just Ford. Same goes with other manufacturers... goes both ways (or not) to and from the US.

cjecpa Jun 3, 2013 11:17 PM

CAFE rules killed the station wagons and compact pick ups in the USA. No reason for manufacturer to import or sale here.

How CAFE Killed Compact Trucks And Station Wagons | The Truth About Cars

It is funny manufacturers offer two door hatchbacks else where and claim there is no market here yet driving my Fit for 25 straight hours yesterday to Dallas I saw a lot of the Fiat on the roads. Exceptions Fiat 500, GTI, Smart, IQ.


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