A badge, in other words, promising mild madras rather than vindaloo and one applied to the kind of car a red-blooded racer could enjoy but still use every day. Designed by enthusiasts to be driven by enthusiasts, this fast Fiesta's proved to be poised, priced to sell and, with 182PS on tap, plenty quick enough.
Tech spec: Ford Fiesta ST Mk8. Performance: 197bhp @ 6000rpm, 214lb-ft @1600rpm-4000rpm. Engine: 1499cc turbocharged 3-cylinder, six-speed manual. Chassis: 17 inch alloys, frequency-dependent suspension. 2019 Ford Fiesta ST. VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 2- or 4-door hatchback. BASE PRICES (United Kingdom): 2-door, $20,400; 4-door, $21,500. ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged The Ford Fiesta ST Mk7 is a hot hatch great and a brilliant modern classic car. It’s superb to drive, with brilliant handling and a fantastic 182hp 1.6-litre turbo engine delivering exceptional performance – 0-62mph takes just 6.9 seconds. You even get 15 seconds of ‘overboost’, which takes power up to almost 200hp, to help with overtaking. Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 9 / 10 “Ford’s Fiesta ST has grown up, but it’s still a vibrant, exhilarating hot hatch to drive.” Read review. Model reviewed: Performance Edition Score: 9 / 10 “The Ford Fiesta ST is the best car in its class. But the firm wasn’t content with that, so it’s enhanced what its junior hot hatch 3YqJ1b.