Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Review: 2016 Ford Fiesta ST200
The fifth-generation introduced the ST badge on the Fiesta range. It was a successful small-segment hot-hatch. The sixth-generation took it to a different level.
We all know a car from the past that was named “rocket” due to its performance of a 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in 7 seconds. Well, the 2012 Fiesta ST did it in 6.9 seconds and it wasn't a stripped-out car.
The ST was based on the 3-door sixth generation Fiesta. But the motorsport department decided to add some specific sporty look to the car. It wasn't quite a boy-racer design, but more subtle and still aggressive. The front bumper received a new apron and a honeycomb-look grille. In the back, the ST featured a bigger roof-spoiler than the standard Fiesta and a twin exhaust was installed under the diffuser.
Inside, the front bucket-seats were high bolstered for high-speed cornering. That was the only big difference when compared to the rest of the Fiesta range. It was well equipped, featuring the Ford SYNC infotainment system with parental control so the driver could not turn the volume too high. In the back, there was even less leg-room for the occupants, since the front seats were bigger.
Under the hood, there was a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-pot engine. It was mated as standard to a 6-speed manual. The ESP program took care of the wheelspin at the starting line and acted like a limited-slip differential. The lowered and stiffened suspension was better for cornering. Last, but not least, it featured disc-brakes in all four corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Ecoboost 6MT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 5700 RPM 174 HP @ 5700 RPM 174 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 1600-5000 RPM 244 Nm @ 1600-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.5 in (3950 mm) |
Width: | 67.8 in (1722 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.2 in (1,491/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2564 lbs (1163 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |