
Ford Fiesta RS WRC Ford Abu Dhabi #3 M. Hirvonen / J. Lehtinen Winner Rally Australia 2011 Minichamps 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Ford
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 151110803
- Year
- 2011
- Era
- 2010s
- Body Type
- Rally Models
- Vehicle Class
- WRC Modern
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138112889
About the Ford Fiesta RS WRC Ford Abu Dhabi #3 M. Hirvonen / J. Lehtinen Winner Rally Australia 2011 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Ford Fiesta RS WRC reproduces Mikko Hirvonen's #3 Ford Abu Dhabi car, winner of Rally Australia in 2011. The sealed body carries the full period livery, a strong piece for a modern WRC collection.
Hirvonen's steady, consistent driving style made him a perennial title contender through the WRC's Ford era, and this Australia win came during one of his most competitive seasons.
Sealed Diecast Precision on a Modern Rally Car
This Fiesta uses a sealed zinc alloy body, allowing Minichamps to focus its tooling on the aggressive rally-spec bodywork, from the flared fenders to the aerodynamic front splitter that defined the WRC-era Fiesta. The Ford Abu Dhabi sponsor livery and number plates sit with crisp, clean registration across the car's angular panels, and the metal casting's weight sets it apart clearly from lighter promotional toys sold at retail counters. Without opening doors or a hood, the model's full impact comes from its surface detail, and the rally-spec wheel arch extensions and underbody protection read convincingly at this scale.
Hirvonen and Ford's WRC Competitiveness
Mikko Hirvonen drove for Ford's WRC program through much of the late 2000s and early 2010s, consistently challenging for the drivers' championship without quite claiming the title outright. The Fiesta RS WRC replaced the earlier Focus as Ford's rally weapon, adapting to the smaller car's dimensions while retaining the marque's competitive pace. Rally Australia's varied terrain made it a genuine test of both car and driver, and this win represents one of several strong results from Hirvonen's Fiesta era.
Building a Modern WRC Collection
At 1:18, this Fiesta's compact rally proportions and bold livery give it genuine shelf presence, particularly when grouped with other Ford WRC entries from the same competitive period. Since the body is sealed, display arrangement can focus purely on showing off the livery rather than managing moving parts. For collectors tracking Ford's WRC history or Hirvonen's career, this Rally Australia winner fills a specific, well-documented chapter.















