To wrap up the current generation of Fiesta, Ford UK have released the limited-edition Fiesta ST 500 which promises sharper handling and edgier styling over the regular Fiesta compact car.
The engine is still the same 110kW 2-litre inline four that powers the standard Fiesta ST and all the other goodies that make the ST so enjoyable are also present: the lower and stiffer suspension, the quicker steering ratio and the short-shifter equipped close-ratio gearbox. The ST 500 adds a set of black 17-inch rims, red brake calipers, faux carbon-fibre interior trim, leather trim, a Sony stereo and some exterior graphics that are intended to echo those of the Escort RS2000.
Sure, you could probably do the exact same thing to a regular ST with a couple of cans of spray paint and a call to your local vinyl cutter, but if you’re a real sucker for those collectible end-of-production special editions then you can pick up an ST 500 of your very own for a cool £15,000. Be warned though as there’ll only be 500 made (hence the ‘500′ in the name) and it’s a Britain-only model, restricting this hot hatch to those in the Mother Country.
The all-new Mk7 Fiesta is due to hit the market in Europe later this year.
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Sounds like a run out model to me. Whilst the Fiesta sells well here you never see that many around for some reason. Still a good car but not for me, I’m beggining to find the interirors of European cars, Fords particularly, too hard!!
Hah…I don’t think Tony is too impressed by it. The concept does go down hill after the realisation that the engine is bog stock standard.
Stickers do not maketh the car.
Don’t get me wrong, small zippy cars sure are fun. But £15,000 for a Fiesta with leather seats and a graphics package? That’s simply insane.