The result? The Cossie V2. In addition to the beefed-up stance, the aero enhancements also carry to the world-famous wing, with an additional Gurney style flap added to it. The new car also features options for both dual side-exit exhausts and a rear-mounted center-exit exhaust setup, with the options being interchangeable depending on regulations at specific events.
Beyond that, the car still runs a Ford YB engine built and tuned by Julian Godfrey, making horsepower with a 34mm restrictor in place. It also features updated and modern suspension and geometry, as well as an improved safety cage design lifted directly from the top-spec WRC Cossies back in the day. The Cossie V2 also features a Sadev 6-speed sequential gearbox—a cog less than the original 7-speed, but a decision that was made for better reliability and durability by Block and his team.
One of the most unique parts of updating this year old racecar however: Thorp rendered the entire vehicle in CGI for Block and his team at Hoonigan to go through and adjust prior to having the final bodywork made in real life. I had this idea of doing the most crazy Ford Escort Cosworth to date as a vehicle to race in and explained to him how I wanted to incorporate current WRC aero into the build. Ash loved the concept and almost immediately had sent me some ideas and renders.
Now I just need to get him in the car for a ride! Troy brought an old-school racecar livery feel to the look along with a modern moto feel to the Cossie 2. Thanks again, Troy! Presented by Sonax, the series will follow both Block, his co-driver Alex Gelsomino, the team and his Cossie V2 as they travel the world competing in different national-level stage rally events—as well as events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Gymkhana GRID.
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