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New car lines
publication date: Apr 27, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The thoroughbred lineage of fast Fords has a new
addition to the family, in the eye-catching new Fiesta S1600.
Based on the popular Fiesta Zetec-S - with a standard
specification that includes alloy pedals and Quickclear windscreen - the
sporty Fiesta S1600 interior gets heated, stitched leather sports seats
with standard side-airbags, leather steering wheel, handbrake cover and
gearknob, plus Motorsport-branded floor mats and scuff plates. |  | On the outside, the sporting pedigree is made clear,
through a comprehensive body-styling kit that includes a unique front
bumper with flared lower valence panel, extended side skirts, large rear
spoiler and rear diffuser, finished with 17-in, white alloy wheels
(16-in on diesel models). The newcomer's special paint finish is
available in Frozen White or Performance Blue, with contrasting
motorsport stripes.
Performance comes from a choice of Fiesta's responsive 1.6-litre, 120PS
Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine, or improved 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi
engine, now with 95PS. For performance enthusiasts, a further engine
upgrade package will be offered via Ford's established performance
tuning partner, Mountune.
Fiesta S1600 continues a 30-year sporting Fiesta bloodline that began
with the Mk1 XR2 in 1981 and has included Supersport, XR2(i), Si, RS and
ST models.
Fast Ford fans are encouraged to act quickly, with only 650 of these
special faster Fiestas being created. They are available now from Ford
dealers, priced from £16,665 on-the-road. | | | |
Safety, technology and powertrain upgrades are being added to the highly successful Ford Fiesta range.
All newly-ordered Fiestas will have Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard, bringing Fiesta in line with Ford's large and medium car line-ups. ESP previously cost around £300.
Customers choosing the Studio series will find heated door mirrors and an in-car entertainment bonus of remote steering-mounted controls, aux-in jack and two additional speakers.
Top-of-the-range Titanium models now have Bluetooth and USB connection as standard, worth around £200. A sophisticated new colour, Ink Blue, is also now available across all models.
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