Ford New Fiesta ST200
It’s not the ‘RS’ model we wanted, but
Ford has nudged up the performance numbers of its sporty hatch with the new
Fiesta ST200.
The Fiesta ST200 gets some subtle
improvements over the regular Fiesta ST starting with a recalibrated version of
the former’s 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder that gains 18 PS and 50 Nm for a total of 200 PS and 290 Nm respectively.
These figures are temporarily increased to 215 PS and
320 Nm for up to 15 seconds using transient overboost. The six-speed manual gearbox remains,
but Ford’s engineers shortened the final drive ratio from 3.82 to 4.06. These
updates help the ST200 reach 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds or 0.2 seconds
faster that the plain ST, while top speed increases by 10 km/h to 230 km/h.
Ford also
fiddled around with the ST’s sport chassis giving it an enhanced Torque
Vectoring Control and 3-mode Electronic Stability Control, modified front
steering knuckles, a stiffer and 15 mm lower suspension, a sharper and quicker
steering rack, plus bigger rear brake discs.
To separate the Fiesta ST200 from its
lesser sibling, the Blue Oval created an exclusive to this model Storm Grey
paint and 17-inch machined black alloy wheels with red brake calipers. Inside,
the ST200 gets unique partial leather Charcoal Recaro front seats and
contrasting silver stitching, together with illuminated scuff plates and
seatbelts with silver detailing.
Sales of Ford’s new Fiesta ST200 will
begin in June, with first deliveries before the end of summer.
