2018 Ford Fiesta ST features and performance
People want to know what you get with the Fiesta ST. You can see the special badging the unique ST cloth sport seats, and other styling cues, but is there more? Indeed, there is. See what we mean as we discuss all the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST features and performance.
What body styles is the Fiesta ST available in?
The 2018 Ford Fiesta is available as both a sedan and a hatchback. That goes for the S, SE, and Titanium trims, but it does not apply to the top performance ST trim. The ST trim is only available as a hatchback, and that is not likely to change.
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Does the Fiesta ST have an exclusive engine?
When Ford builds a performance model, they build it right. That means the Fiesta ST definitely gets its own exclusive engine. All other Fiesta trims have a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque, but the ST pushes well above that.
The ST trim still has a 1.6-liter engine, but this time it’s turbocharged with direct injection. This allows the Fiesta ST to push out 197 horsepower and 202 pound-feet of torque. Both of these numbers are staggering and impressive. What’s even more impressive is that the Fiesta ST is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Other performance additions for the Fiesta ST
Not only do you get some big upgrades under the hood with the Fiesta ST, but other aspects of the car’s performance also see some significant upgrades. When it comes to handling, you can expect a more spirited control profile with a unique sport suspension and disc brakes at all four wheels. This all sits on 17-inch rims with performance summer tires.
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What does Ford ST stand for?
Some people may be familiar with the SVT branding that Ford models often received in the United States. This name meant Special Vehicle Team which was an actual group based at Ford that works on special models. However, ST replaces the SVT branding now and simply stands for Sport Technology.
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