Ford has revealed a new, limited run of the Fiesta
ST, dubbed the Performance Edition, which will be available only in the UK
market in just 600 examples. The new Fiesta ST Performance Edition aims to offer an even sharper
driving experience, thanks to bespoke Ford Performance
coilover suspension pack that features stainless steel damper housings and
powder-coated Ford Performance Blue springs. It also comes with a set of 18-inch 10-spoke
lightweight flow-formed alloy wheels, which are 7 kg lighter than the
standard wheel set. The new wheels are finished in a high-grade, triple-layer
‘Magnetite’ paint.
Ford will offer the new Performance Edition of the
Fiesta ST only in its three-door bodystyle and finished in a very eye-catching
Deep Orange. The powertrain remains the same, meaning a turbocharged 1.5-liter
three-cylinder EcoBoost with 197 hp and 290 Nm of torque.
0-100 km/h takes 6.5 seconds, while top speed is 232 km/h.
The new coilover
suspension has been “extensively tested” at the Nurburgring by its Ford
Performance engineers, dropping the ride height by 15mm at the front and by
10mm at the rear. Drivers can fettle with the setup, too, as it offers 12 bump
settings and 16 rebound settings.
The new Fiesta ST Performance Edition is based on
the ST-3 trim and comes with features such as LED headlights, a B&O audio
system, a Quaife limited-slip differential, launch control and shift light indicators
as standard. While official pricing for the new hot hatch will not be announced
until next month, Ford says that the Fiesta ST Performance Edition will carry a
premium of at least £ 3,000 over the standard
ST-3 list price. Sales are set to begin in June, with first deliveries to start
in early September.
