In the shadows of all the auto shows going on around the world, Ford took to the Autosport International Racing Car Show in Birmingham, England to unveil the 2012 Ford Fiesta WRC Rally Car dressed in its new livery.

Heading into its sophomore season in the WRC, the Fiesta is looking to build on the surprising success it had last year when it won the season-opening and season-ending races as the successor to the Ford Focus WRC.

Just like last year, the Fiesta RS Rally Car comes with a 1.6-liter Ford Ecoboost turbo engine and has been designed with the Blue Oval's acclaimed 'kinetic design' styling language. The car was prepared for rally-spec use by Ford's long-time partner M-Sport and as has been the case for years now, Castrol remains the team's primary sponsor.

The Fiesta RS' surprising showing at the 2011 WRC season has given the team high hopes for a better showing this year. If for nothing else, the team should give perennial title-holder, Citroen->ke22, a serious run for its money.

2012 Ford Fiesta RS WRC

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