As the smallest and cheapest car in the Ford lineup, the Fiesta sub-compact is not exactly the “sportiest” car the Blue Oval has to offer. In fact, it may be Ford’s least sport offering, at least until the time Ford decides to give us an EcoBoost ST version. But until that happens, it will be up to the aftermarket to come up with performance boosters for the Fiesta.

Or will it? Ford Racing announced today that the Blue Oval’s aftermarket parts arm will offer B-Spec racing package for the Fiesta, turning it from compact commuter into race-ready rival.

Designed for 2011-12 Ford Fiestas, the B-spec racing package offers upgrades from simple and cheap, like a $59.00 tow hook to a $1,486 coil-over suspension system. An AC-delete system will run $99.00, while a short-throw shifter will set you back about $199. You’ll be on your own for a roll cage and sticky tires though.

According to Ford, for less than $25,000 you can have a competitive B-spec racer in the form of a Fiesta…including the cost of a donor car. With the base model Fiesta starting at $13,200 (before destination fees) that leaves less than $12,000 for upgrades. Which, while not cheap, compared to many other racing series, it is a downright bargain.

But do you really want to admit to being the guy who races a Fiesta?

Press Release

Given the growing popularity of today’s small, fuel-efficient cars, the Ford Fiesta continues to gain interest from the enthusiast and auto racing communities.

GRAND-AM, the SCCA, and World Challenge have created opportunities for Fiesta and other “B-Class” cars to race, at both the amateur and professional levels. Designed as an affordable class for the entry-level racer, B-Spec features production cars utilizing stock engines. These cars are then up-fitted with competition safety cages, racing seats and other safety equipment. Further modifications are limited to tires, wheels, and manufacturer-approved suspension components.

Ford Racing now offers a B-Spec upgrade kit that will allow the 2011-2012 Fiesta hatchback to compete in SCCA and GRAND-AM’s B-Spec classes. At the center of the parts kit is an affordable Ford Racing coil-over suspension kit. This kit, when combined with sticky tires, makes the already fun-to-drive Fiesta a well-balanced track competitor.

The first SCCA/World Challenge pro B-Spec event is scheduled for April 27th-29th 2012 at Miller Motorsports Park. The first GRAND-AM B-Spec pro event is scheduled for April 27th-29th 2012 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the Grand-Prix of Miami GRAND-AM weekend.

Fiesta B-Spec Parts:

B-Spec Coil Over Suspension Kit (front and rear) M-FR3-FAEB MSRP $1,486.00
Fiesta AC Delete kit M-19216-FSB MSRP $ 99.00
FRPP Tow Hook M-17954-A MSRP $ 55.00
FRPP/K&N Air Filter M-9601-FSB MSRP $ 59.00
Fiesta B-spec ABS Module M-2C405-FAB MSRP $ 310.00
FRPP Stainless Brake Hoses M-2078-FA MSRP $ 145.00
Fiesta Short Throw Shifter M-7210-FA MSRP $ 199.00

Build Cost:

Including the donor car and the Ford Racing B-Spec parts, the estimated cost to build a race-ready B-Spec Fiesta is approximately $25,000.00.

Contact Information:

Ford Racing Performance Parts –             800-367-3788      .