2012 Ford Fiesta ST with 180PS Turbo Engine Makes its Production Debut, U.S. Version Likely
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Ford Handling Specialist Hoons the New Fiesta ST on the Lommel Track
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The 2013 Ford Fiesta ST is the second model in a new line of Sport Technology-branded models aimed at a global audience. Following in the footsteps of its appreciated bigger brother, the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST needs to be fun, very quick and cheaper to buy than the competition, like the new Renault Clio RS 200 EDC, Peugeot 208 Gti, VW Polo GTi or its derivatives.
The 2013 Ford Fiesta ST is the second model in a new line of Sport Technology-branded models aimed at a global audience. Following in the footsteps of its appreciated bigger brother, the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST needs to be fun, very quick and cheaper to buy than the competition, like the new Renault Clio RS 200 EDC, Peugeot 208 Gti, VW Polo GTi or its derivatives.
The Clio is the hottest of the bunch, but the Fiesta is only 20 hp down on the French model, it undercuts it on price, and with the recent facelift, it looks quite racy and modern, as well.
Now, Ford has released a video featuring one of their handling specialists, David Put, hooning the little hot hatch on Track 7 of the Lommel Proving Grounds in Belgium. The track features 20 turns and measures 4.32 km (2.7 miles) - it has been used by Ford to hone the handling of their cars for many years.
Judging from the video, the Fiesta ST looks quite planted through the bends, and makes a good sound when powering out of them. However, it does seem to lean a bit, and we suspect that in a similar manner to what they did with the Focus ST, the car won't get rock-hard suspension, in order for it to be a comfy daily driver as a normal car.
By Andrei Nedelea
Ford and Schaeffler Demonstrate Their RWD, All-Electric eWheelDrive Fiesta
Not too long ago, we’ve posted a story about how German company Schaeffler converted a conventionally-powered Ford Fiesta into an all-electric, rear-wheel-drive model, powered by two independent electric motors placed inside each of the rear wheels. Ford has now released more details and photos, plus a video showing how the electric Fiesta works.
Besides being friendly to the environment, this solution has some interesting space-saving benefits, as the space once occupied by the engine can be used as a secondary boot or for other uses.
Ford says that using this technology could lead in the future to the development of smaller, more agile cars optimized for urban areas, such as the ability to move sideways to park. It could also enable automakers to build four-seater cars that only occupy the space of a two-seater car today.
With in-wheel motors, the components required for drive, deceleration and driver assistance technologies are installed in an integrated wheel hub drive – including the electric motor, braking and cooling systems.
Inspired by this project, Ford will collaborate with Schaeffler, Continental, RWTH Aachen and the University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg, on project MEHREN (Multimotor Electric Vehicle with Highest Room and Energy Efficiency) with the goal of developing two new driveable vehicles by 2015. Until then, you can watch how the eWheelDrive Fiesta works in the video below.
By Dan Mihalascu
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