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| 2012 Ford Fiesta ST |
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| 2012 Ford Fiesta ST |
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| 2012 Ford Fiesta ST |
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| 2012 Ford Fiesta ST |
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| 2012 Ford Fiesta ST |
Fiesta ST concept at the Frankfurt show earlier this year, touting the three-door concept as a go-fast version of the popular global subcompact. Now Ford has unveiled a five-door version of the Fiesta ST, which will go on display at the Los Angeles auto show later this month.
Motivation comes from a 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, rated at 177 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, with power channeled to the front wheels via a six speed manual transmission. The Fiesta ST gets a racy new body kit, which resembles that of the Focus ST, as well as unique 17-inch wheels, Recaro seats, and upgraded suspension components.
"The suspension is designed to reward excellent drivers, and flatter novices," said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer.
Hameedi said the Fiesta ST should manage the 0-to-60-mph sprint in about seven seconds, and would be capable of a top speed of at least 140 mph.
Ford stresses that the Fiesta ST is only a concept car, and that there are no announcements about plans for production -- "but it does demonstrate how we could extend the global ST lineup," hints Hameedi.
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