The crossflow engine (as it's better known) is actually a really tuneable engine, and far from being a piece of shit. It was first launched over 50 years ago in the Anglia also

However, the Ford Racing Ka is supposed to have 84bhp, whereas the rally versions had 96bhp because of a change of cam and a couple of other bits over the racing prototype.

I had a Zetec S Fiesta before the FRK, which is about the same as a Sport Ka in terms of speed, and if I'm completely honest you can notice the Ka as being slower than the ZS...however I have also owned a standard Ka and the characteristics of the engine and chassis in this car make it a more exciting drive than either the ZS or Sport Ka in my opinion. The gearbox ratios are designed to make the most of the power available, and wound up the engine makes a great sound.

Driven properly, this is one hell of a little Ka, and would surprise a few critics I think-you just have to read the articles that were written about it when it was shown to the press...they rave about how much fun it is to drive. To quote "The Ford Racing Ka is a less sophisticated, more raw version of its big brother, the Ford Racing Puma." I have also driven an FRP, and that statement is spot on!

I am loathed to sell what is a unique piece of Ford motor sport history, and indeed will look at other options when company car times comes in the next couple of months, but the reality is I already have an XR2 taking up my time, money and attention and don't have the space to be able to keep it properly

If I still have it in May though I will be taking it to FITP-I reckon it will be awesome to own a one off fabled car at one of the big Ford shows in the summer

Cheers for the comments!!