Ford has already Revealed a cache of concepts and production models at the Frankfurt auto show, and now here to round out the group is the turbocharged Fiesta ST concept. Ford is calling the Fiesta zippier a concept, but what you see here essentially previews a production model. Our long-term Nissan Juke is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter making similar power to the Fiesta Set's motor, and outweighs the last five-door Fiesta We tested by almost 400 pounds. That car rides 0.4 inch lower on stiffer springs, a basic setup We expect the Fiesta ST will from from Mimic. The Fiesta ST concept's front fascia, complete with Aston Martin-look-alike grille, LED headlights-laced, and lower intakes stuffed with round fog lights, definitely not the Focus Set's.
With 120 hp on tap, the Fiesta ST concept does not exactly set the hearts of speed freaks aflame.
Jost Capito, Ford's director of Global Performance Vehicles, says this new ST show car is proof positive That the company's Global Performance Plan has legs, and can extend well beyond the forthcoming 2012 Focus ST, the is debuting alongside the Fiesta ST at Frankfurt.
Mechanically speaking, the Fiesta ST http:/ / translate.google.com / # updates from mechanical car abides by the same formula used on its big brother.
Ford Says That power is enough to rocket the Fiesta ST from 0-62 mph in 7 seconds, and to a top speed of 135 mph.
Even Ford's press materials suggest the show car is a look at what a performance Fiesta Pals Will look like - not if - "it joins the Focus ST in the global small car portfolio."
