Ford Brings Fast and Furious Fiesta ST to China, Turns up Heat among Hot Hatches

Ford Fiesta ST delivers a spirited performance with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost® engine

producing 134 kW of power, 0-100 km/h in under seven seconds and top speed over

220 km/h with superior fuel economy for everyday driving

Class-leading driving dynamics delivered by enhanced Torque Vectoring Control

system, specially-tuned chassis and three settings for Electronic Stability Program

Exclusively equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, Ford Fiesta ST is

expected to be a segment leader in both performance and fuel efficiency

The bold and distinctive new three-door Ford Fiesta ST embodies the spirit of Fiesta’s

high-performance history while infusing it with dynamic, futuristic looks and innovative technology

SHANGHAI, China, April 20, 2013 – Ford is unveiling the sizzling hot new Ford Fiesta ST

at Auto Shanghai 2013, giving Chinese customers a wider choice of performance vehicles

from the company’s stable.

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A well-known hot hatch born in Europe and now ready for China, the new Ford Fiesta ST is

Ford’s latest vehicle to wear the Sport Technologies badge, a global performance brand

debuted by the Ford Focus ST earlier this year. All Ford ST models share the same DNA

around the world, offering outstanding performance, harmonious balance and high levels of

refinement that make them ideal for everyday driving – whether on the commute or a

twisty road.

“We believe drivers will be blown away by the new Ford Fiesta ST, which gives the

performance and feel of an engine twice its size,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO, Ford

China. “It responds to you immediately and is just revving to go.

“With the improved fuel efficiency, the Ford Fiesta ST is a unique blend of dramatic styling

and exhilarating on-road performance with true practicality for everyday use.”

The new Ford Fiesta ST packs a punch under the hood with a new high-output variant of the

advanced 1.6-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, delivering some amazing numbers: 134

kW of power, 240 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and top speed of more than

220 km/h.

Despite its racing DNA, customers won’t have to pay for that performance at the pump. As

with all engines in Ford’s EcoBoost family, the Ford Fiesta ST’s engine combines

turbocharging and direct injection to deliver the powerful performance of a larger capacity

traditional petrol engine. The 1.6-litre EcoBoost also features twin independent variable

camshaft timing and has been specially developed to provide power and torque worthy of

the ST badge.

The innovative design of the engine – mated to a six-speed manual transmission – means

that the Ford Fiesta ST is able to deliver target carbon dioxide emissions of lower than

140g/km, as well as achieving top fuel economy, making the hot hatch a perfect candidate

for daily driving.

Available exclusively as a three-door hatchback in China, the new Ford Fiesta ST will be

Ford’s first three-door offering in the country. Inspired by the global Ford Fiesta race and

rally cars currently competing on the world stage, the three-door Fiesta ST looks sportier

and more agile, reflecting the aspirations of three-door buyers and signalling its dynamic

driving quality.

The Ford Fiesta ST features a large trapezoidal grille with a unique honeycomb construction

and dramatic rear diffuser element. Bright tipped dual-exhaust pipes and a high-mount

spoiler along with unique 17-inch wheels complete the visual package. The Ford Fiesta ST

looks like it’s made for the racetrack. The car is the first of its nameplate to receive the

Molten Orange tri-coat metallic paint.

The refined high-contrast interior is equipped with Recaro seats and features carbon fibre

dashboard inserts, alloy-metal pedals, and an ST steering wheel. The Ford Fiesta ST will be

available with MyKey, which allows owners to set maximum speed and audio volume limits,

and ensure safety features are not disabled, when allowing use of their car. Voice-activated

in-car connectivity system Ford SYNC® with Emergency Assistance directly connects vehicle

occupants to local emergency services operators after an accident.

The Ford Fiesta ST will not only look good but also will sound good on the open road. It

features the passive version of the sound symposer first used on the Ford Focus ST, to

provide an enhanced soundtrack for drivers out tackling the open road. It is unique for

Fiesta in that for the first time the engine sound is directly fed into the passenger cabin to

accentuate feedback quality and response.

Electronically-enhanced chassis

The electric power-assisted steering on the Ford Fiesta ST is more direct and responsive

than the standard Fiesta. A unique suspension with modified front knuckle makes for a

quicker overall steering ratio of 13.69:1. The rear axle gets increased roll stiffness to

improve stability through fast corners, while the Fiesta ST body sits 15 millimetres closer to

the ground.

Ford’s enhanced electronic Torque Vectoring Control helps reduce understeer during hard

cornering manoeuvres. The three-mode Electronic Stability Program – standard, sport or off

– enables the ST driver to select the amount of electronic aid based on current conditions.

Overall, the Ford Fiesta ST provides enthusiastic drivers with the ideal mix of performance

handling and ride comfort. All these technologies were put to the test over 5,000 kilometres

of driving on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The Ford Fiesta ST debuts rear disc brakes on the Fiesta platform and introduces a larger

tandem brake master cylinder that boosts braking performance.

The EcoBoost engine’s low weight also contributes towards improved handling; and brings

technologies including turbocharging, high-pressure direct fuel-injection and twin

independent variable cam timing.

The new Ford Fiesta ST was engineered using Ford’s global Performance Car DNA and

developed by Ford Team RS, the European arm of the company’s Global Performance

Vehicles group. The experience of the engineering team in working with Ford’s motorsport

partners to develop the Fiesta RS WRC, Fiesta Rallycross and Racing Fiesta vehicles, also

proved instrumental for developing the new Ford Fiesta ST.

The Ford Fiesta ST also is equipped with Ford’s Emergency Assistance, which provides peace

of mind and reassurance to both driver and occupants. This free service utilises the driver’s

mobile phone and – using SYNC – is designed to automatically inform emergency services

via a dedicated call centre in the event of an accident.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich.,

manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 171,000

employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford

and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.

Ford's wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and investment in China include Ford Motor

(China) Limited, Ford Motor Research & Engineering (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., Ford Automotive

Finance (China) Ltd., Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd.,Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co.,

Ltd. and Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd.

For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit http://corporate.ford.com and

www.ford.com.cn