Is A Ford Fiesta RS Finally On The Way?

According to reports, Ford is cooking up a faster big brother for the already scorching Fiesta ST
Is A Ford Fiesta RS Finally On The Way?

It’s rather hard to pick fault with the new Ford Fiesta ST. The powerplant is more interesting than the one in the old ST, the rear axle is endlessly playful, and there’s stacks of grip from the front boots. It’s astonishingly capable, amazingly communicative, and quite frankly, we can’t say enough good things about it.

With that in mind, a Fiesta RS (imagined above by X-Tomi Design) just seems a bit, well…needless, wouldn’t you say? We’re not averse to the idea of such a thing though, and rumour has it Ford is indeed cooking up an even faster Fiesta.

At the launch of the ST in France, Motoring.com.au asked Ford Performance boss Leo Roeks about the possibility of a Fiesta RS. “I can’t tell you, but I’m very busy,” was his answer, albeit with - Motoring says - “with a broad grin” slapped across his face.

The ST looks set to be joined by an even more powerful big brother
The ST looks set to be joined by an even more powerful big brother

That’s far from confirmation, but not a denial either. More importantly, the publication says “we understand both versions of the Fiesta [the RS and an automatic ST] are under development.” An RS version of the previous-generation ST meanwhile was rumored for some time, but failed to emerge.

As for when the RS version of the current-gen car might arrive, we can’t be sure. But with the ST having only just been launched to the press, we’re certainly not expecting it this year.

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Comments

Anonymous

For real: The Fiesta RS would be a more powerful pocket rocket than the others. With which car should it be comparable? Not With A Polo GTI or an Ibiza Cupra! I think if an RS would happen, it would have 250hp or more. But I still love the idea, because Ford would bring the pocket rockets to another, higher level of power!

05/22/2018 - 07:09 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I think you’re correct with the 250BHP, i shouldn’t think it will be more coz the Focus ST is said to be having 250BHP so i doubt they’d give more to the Fez RS if it happens.

05/22/2018 - 16:12 |
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aaronF50

Ford Fiesta RS = Rally Spec 😏

05/22/2018 - 10:23 |
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Anonymous

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05/22/2018 - 10:48 |
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Anonymous

Don’t forget the first ever fiesta RS. That thing was a real pocket rocket. Even today it still is.

05/22/2018 - 16:54 |
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Anonymous

At least America still gets all the Mustangs and SVT models.

05/22/2018 - 18:34 |
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Anonymous

200-250hp, AWD, keep it light (at least by nowdays standart) and I’m in.

05/22/2018 - 22:31 |
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Anonymous

It’s not coming to the U.S. obviously

05/25/2018 - 15:36 |
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