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06/18/2014 at 07:55 • Filed to: None
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Found this article on another forum and wasn't sure if it has been posted yet.
RELEASE AT 08.00 CET ON 18 JUNE, 2014
Ford Unleashes Punchy and Striking Fiesta Red Edition and
Fiesta Black Edition; Most Powerful Ever Volume Production
1.0-litre Road Cars
• Ford reveals new two-tone Fiesta Red Edition and Fiesta Black Edition models
• Most powerful ever 1.0-litre volume production cars debut new 140 PS version of Ford's
multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine; offers more power-per-litre than a Bugatti
Veyron
• Fiesta Red and Black Editions achieve 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9 seconds and 201 km/h
(125 mph) top speed; 4.5 l/100 km (62.8 mpg) fuel efficiency and 104 g/km CO2 emissions
• Race Red model with gloss black roof and detailing and Panther Black model with gloss red
roof and detailing are inspired by trends for strong colour contrasts
• Renowned Fiesta driving dynamics are enhanced by sports suspension with tuned steering
and revised gearing
COLOGNE, Germany, June 18, 2014 – Stunning two-tone looks? Check.
A punchier, 140 PS version of the acclaimed 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine? Yep.
Stiffer suspension, new gear ratios and specially tuned steering. All standard.
Meet the new Ford Fiesta Red Edition and Fiesta Black Edition — two new Fiestas that combine
head-turning looks, unexpected performance and excellent fuel efficiency.
Available to order now and in dealerships from September, the Fiesta Red Edition and Black
Edition will be the most powerful 1-litre volume production cars ever. In point of fact, the new
140 PS version of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost offers more power per litre than the Bugatti Veyron and
the Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Inspired by global fashion trends for strong colour contrasts, the two-tone models are available
in Race Red, complemented by gloss black roof and detailing; and Panther Black, with a gloss
red roof and detailing.
"These two new Fiestas make an unquestionably bold statement on the road and will give
drivers an equally distinctive experience behind the wheel with a sportier version of our 1.0-litre
EcoBoost and enhancements to the Fiesta's acclaimed ride and handling," said Roelant de
Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe.
All the rest of the info here:
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But lets see how it looks.
Not a bad looking car but not sure whether it's me.
Edit: sorry for the poor quality of the additional pictures.
KirkyV
> Svend
06/18/2014 at 08:05 |
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Going by the pictures and general 'funkiness', this occurs to me as Ford's take on the DS3 and such. While all the marketing crap is, as you'd expect, fucking awful, it's a cool-looking little car. I'd have one. I'd be even more into the idea if they were to make a few of the styling options - the 'lipstick' and alternately coloured roof - available in an online configurator for the ordinary Fiesta.
Mikeado
> Svend
06/18/2014 at 08:07 |
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The red one looks less garish (how often can you say that?), but I'd be cool with that as a baby ST. The only problem is, it's only £1000 cheaper than a real ST. Unless I was already stretching myself, I'd go the extra grand and get the real deal.
Here's a First Drive review by Pistonheads .
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Svend
> KirkyV
06/18/2014 at 08:14 |
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I like the DS3, it's very finky but not sure if either appeal to me with the red accents.
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KirkyV
> Svend
06/18/2014 at 08:17 |
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If I were buying a DS3 - which I wouldn't, because I learnt to drive in one, and it'd just feel weird - I'd probably get it in black and yellow, but then, I make absolutely no claim to having anything resembling taste.
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Svend
> Mikeado
06/18/2014 at 08:17 |
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Of the two the red with black accents looks much better than the black with red accents.
Most colours are complimented with black where black is not as open to compliments from other colours.