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2004 Auto Show: Geneva
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| Ford's Fast Fiesta |
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Description:
Ford Fiesta ST
Ford debuted the new Ford Fiesta ST, due for launch towards the end of 2004. The new model is based on the original fast Fiesta, the 1981 XR2, a car which would put a smile on your face without being too hot to handle.
Fiesta ST will be the first of Ford's 'Sports Technologies' models to carry a new ST badge, without the use of numbers. The generic branding, inspired by Ford's classic RS "racing stripes" badge, will be adopted by all new ST models introduced from now on, using a central red stripe. Future Ford RS models will continue to bear the companion badge retaining blue as its distinguishing stripe, and the current Focus ST170 and Mondeo ST220 models will retain their existing nomenclature.
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The Fiesta ST features a 2.0-liter Duratec ST engine and performance chassis tuning. "The new Fiesta ST puts Ford back into the heartland of small-car performance in a great-to-drive package that's accessible for, often younger, driving enthusiasts to own and insure," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford of Europe's vice president for Product Development. "It succeeds by being the ideal all-round hot hatch - safe, and easy to handle, with no surprises! That's a proven recipe for Fiesta performance and executed better than ever."
The Fiesta ST design features an assertive, free-breathing grille and lower bumper design. Other design elements include new front and rear bumpers, new side and rocker mouldings and color-keyed details such as body color door handles, rub strips and exterior mirror caps. Bold 17-inch, 11-spoke alloy wheels and low-aspect performance tyres visually communicate its handling capabilities. Inside, new front performance seats embroidered in black leather with bold red cloth centre sections and the distinctive new ST logo are designed to hold driver and passenger during fast driving maneuvers.
Ford promises an 'on paper' improvement of more than 2 seconds in zero-to-60-mph time compared to the standard 1.6-litre, 100-PS Fiesta model, Ford does not plan to release further technical details until closer to Fiesta ST's market launch at the end of 2004.
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