KSU.NO – Ford Fiesta ST

You can always have fun in the car, and you do not have to pay for the patch or shirt if you choose a car like the Ford Fiesta ST.

You're looking for a lot of fun for a nice amount of money, you can not find any further than the Ford Fiesta ST – the toughest variant of Ford's cool little car. ST means that it's a car equipped with not only a sturdy styling kit, but also an engine that Ford's performance service has handled. Inside, there are appropriate sports chairs.

At first, it may sound a bit chilly with around 400,000 for a Fiesta, but it's something completely different from a smart city car, although it may be. Something that is deceived with the car. The starting point is a well managed car of just over four meters, where four adults and a few luggage go well.

He then drew a crowd of knowledgeable people who want the car to deliver many smilefjes on his course. Under the hood is a small knot of a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, blown to the turbo for a power of 200 horsepower.

There is a lot in a small car.

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In comparison, the first GTI cars had 110 horsepower. Of course, they were easier, but that does not affect the fact that there are a lot of muscles in a small package. Zero to one hundred takes 6.5 seconds.

There, the Volkswagen Polo GTI with the same number of horses appears as an adult and a stranger, Ford has chosen to go in a different direction. The first thing you notice is the loud sound of the engine and exhaust systems. He beats and cracks. Something that feels good. The car is trying to tell the driver that they would like to play faster.

Here is Polo GTI a lot of tammers. In terms of performance, they are quite similar, but Fiesta ST makes things very fun. Another important element creates an additional distinction between the two cars: the Ford is manual transmission, while the Polo GTI is equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

This makes the Fiesta much more involved, aided by the gearbox being very precise and short. A real sports gearbox.

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Inside, Ford has cleaned – it looks good and it works too. The sports seats have a very good support and can be lowered so that you sit properly and down.

The test car also includes what's called a "performance package" including a launch control and, more importantly, a Quaife differential. 200 horsepower right in the front wheels is basically something that can give a party under control, where the car at an angle on the wheels and the heavy throttle pull straight. The differential minimizes the problem. It is difficult to swing gasoline with a swing, but to launch shots containing go-karts.

How does the car without this differential do not know, but for $ 9,500, this seems like an effect that can really be worth the money.

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What you need to prepare for is a fairly narrow undercarriage, but it's not a bad race. At the same time, a car like this must be wet and have springs that do not bend like a deep fryer during a turn. The fact that axle spacing is not everywhere in the world gives a somewhat silly experience, but it's never directly uncomfortable. If you are enthusiastic about traveling, you will understand that the car has a dedicated undercarriage.

Successful cars of this type are some of the best things to keep driving. It's not more motorized than pushing it on Norwegian roads, and the price does not require you to be a Premier League football player. Fiesta ST is a realistic pleasure.

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Technical data

• Ford Fiesta ST
• Price: 347.000.-
• Car Price Test: 383.200.-
• Engine: 3 cyl. Essence. Turbo. 1497 ccm. 200 hp. 6000 rpm. 290 Nm against 1600 rpm.
• Axis: 6.5 seconds
• Maximum speed: 232 km / h
• Consumption: 0.6 l / mil
• Emissions: 136 g / km CO2. 12 mg / km NOx
• Luggage compartment: 311/1093 liters
• LxBxH: 4068/1735/1941 mm
• Density: 1208 pounds

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• Not great, but the comfort shows that the car has a sports support.