Ford Fiesta ST500

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NEW SPORTY LIMITED EDITION FIESTA ST

Ford Fiesta ST500

Fiesta ST500 special edition :
Panther black metallic paint
Black alloy wheels
Red brake callipers – a first for any Fiesta
Silver bonnet and side stripes
Prices start at £15,000

BRENTWOOD, 10 June, 2008 –A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras.
The Fiesta ST is renowned for its punchy 2.0-litre 150PS engine, sports-tuned steering, lowered and stiffened sports suspension and short-shift, close ratio gearbox which creates its exciting ride. The sporting heritage of the best Ford cars is carried on to this special edition with unique 'U'-shaped stripes; designed to echo the livery of the classic Escort RS2000, and matching side livery.

The Fiesta ST500's features include 17in 11-spoke black alloys, red brake callipers and carbon fibre pattern interior trim. The interior also features a Sony audio system and ebony leather heated seats.

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[LeonOfTheDead]

they could have added some extra hp...and less extra stickers...

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

they could have added some extra hp...and less extra stickers...

They have, in the UK.

[Kitdy]

Is it just me, or is the name "Fiesta" a very lame name for a car.

I mean, I know they're not appealing to my demographic, but making a hotted up version of what I see as a grocery getter called a Fiesta is pretty sad. The name just seems more... European.

The Cobalt doesn't have much going for it but it's got a cool name at least.

It also has that horrible word "sporty" attached to it.

[Gt1Street]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

They have, in the UK.

the ST500 is a UK Only version aswell

[LeonOfTheDead]

in Europe this type of car, hotted up compact cars, were very popular in the 80's and first 90's, while in the late 90's they lacked except for some examples.
the name "Fiesta" then is almost a classic here, it has been present since 1976, so no one is paying attention to its name. it's like for the VW Golf, another no very interesting name...I'm wondering which could be an attractive one for such standard car...

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

the ST500 is a UK Only version aswell

as for the Focus ST500

I have the same opinion about these cars: a revamped version for a almost discontinued car. better than nothing though

[Dantera22B]

Bring on the RS, it looks damn good but 300hp+FWD=Ditch everytime you pull away. Spied: Ford Focus RS Gonna need one helluva trick LSD to keep that in check on the road. Apparantly that was one of the main problems with the old RS, great for the track but a nightmare on the road.

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

in Europe this type of car, hotted up compact cars, were very popular in the 80's and first 90's, while in the late 90's they lacked except for some examples.
the name "Fiesta" then is almost a classic here, it has been present since 1976, so no one is paying attention to its name. it's like for the VW Golf, another no very interesting name...I'm wondering which could be an attractive one for such standard car...

I do understand there is a different car culture in Europe, but I don't count a hotted up econobox that looks like that, is FWD, and has been hotted up desirable.

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by Dantera22B

Bring on the RS, it looks damn good but 300hp+FWD=Ditch everytime you pull away. Spied: Ford Focus RS Gonna need one helluva trick LSD to keep that in check on the road. Apparantly that was one of the main problems with the old RS, great for the track but a nightmare on the road.

If the Focus RS was gonna be AWD like they initially said and had north of 250 hp, it'd be a blast to drive I bet but all that power to the front wheels is gonna create a lot of trouble.

[Timothy (in VA)]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

The Cobalt doesn't have much going for it but it's got a cool name at least.

I like the word Cobalt, but I've never thought it was a good name for a car. Depending on context, cobalt can either refer to a metallic element or a shade of blue.

Of course, I kind of like the name Fiesta, so feel free to ignore me at will.

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by Timothy (in VA)

I like the word Cobalt, but I've never thought it was a good name for a car. Depending on context, cobalt can either refer to a metallic element or a shade of blue.

Of course, I kind of like the name Fiesta, so feel free to ignore me at will.

And you like Mercurys...

I jest.

[jugga]

150 from a 2l is terrible. i guess that why they stuck loads of stickers and painted calipers red to sell them all.