After a stroll around the auto shows around the world as a concept, it's time to Ford Fiesta ST on commercial production lines. And the Geneva Motor Show 2012 is the ideal destination for Ford launched the "baby", key in the business strategy.
The car "hot" line of supermini car the Blue Oval brand structure using 3-door, in addition it looks almost identical to the concept car was unveiled earlier. That is, the Fiesta ST own characteristic about surfing radiator, body kit personality and improvements in the interior cavity.
Meanwhile, the engine under the hood of the Fiesta ST remains the same. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, EcoBoost can produce 180 horsepower and maximum torque of 240Nm. Complete transmission of the most anticipated hatchback 2012 6-speed manual gearbox and driven.
Ford says the Fiesta ST have the time to accelerate from 0-10km / h in less than 7 seconds, before reaching a maximum speed of 219km / h, while a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions into the environment than 148 hp version. This achievement is not necessarily small hatchback for urban also be.
In addition to upgrading EcoBoost, Fiesta ST is of particular interest in the process of tweaking the chassis. Accordingly, the car 15mm lower than the standard Fiesta and is equipped with traction control system (TVC) has been improved by Ford, along with 3-mode electronic stability (ESC) different.
Fiesta looks "retouch" to increase the sporty, with a honeycomb grille, the splint front and sides of the car, the tail wing and a tail diffuser. Fiesta ST uses Recaro leather seats, steering wheel, new design and color scheme different from the standard version.
Fiesta ST will be available on the European market later this year or early next year, while Ford is also considering bringing this car to the U.S. market.
