The new Ford Fiesta ST200, the fastest Fiesta you can buy has now arrived in the UK and is now available to order. The car helps to celebrate 40 years of the popular hatchback and will cost £22,745.
What's changed?
It is 10% fast than the standard Fiesta ST and will get to 62mph in a marginally quicker 6.7 seconds. The specially calibrated 1.6 litre EcoBoost engine also helps the ST200 produce 20% more torque than the standard ST, 290Nm of torque is produced by the 197bhp unit and the ST200 boasts a top speed of 143mph. Enhanced suspension has also been fitted to make the award-winning handling even better.
“The Fiesta ST is truly beloved by owners and critics. The ST200 takes this special drivers’ car to a new level of power and performance,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. “We think it’s a future classic in the making.”
What about the style?
As well as technical changes, the ST200 features domestic changes to show off its exclusivity. The car comes in Storm Grey and sits on 17" machined matt black alloy wheels. The new design features carry into the cabin where you will find unique charcoal Recaro seats which are finished with partial leather and silver stitching as well as illuminated ST200 scuff plates and carbon fibre dashboard inserts.
“The Fiesta ST has been a hit with performance drivers because of its go-kart-like handling and powerful engine,” said Darren Palmer, small car vehicle line director, Ford of Europe. “The revised Fiesta ST200 chassis enhances composure and control, and improves passenger comfort as well.”
This is one hot hatch I'd love to get my hands on, that's for certain.