Spy photographers have snapped the Fiesta ST undisguised during cold weather testing.
We first previewed the three-door Fiesta ST in concept form at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, which Ford followed up with a video. The photos, taken in Germany, prove that the bold roof spoiler, ST bodykit and gaping mesh grille will make it down the production line. While Europe will get a three-door ST, the five-door model will be reserved for customers in North America.
Under the bonnet, power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine, developing 132 kW and 240 Nm of torque, connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. It should be capable of cracking 0 – 100 km/h in under seven seconds and reach a top speed of 220 km/h.
Ford’s engineers will go to work on the chassis too, adjusting the suspension geometry and adding firmed springs and dampers for sharper handling.
The production model should debut at the Paris Motor show in September, with first deliveries expected in early 2013.
