The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke

The already brilliant Fiesta ST didn't really need changing, but Ford has given the hot hatch a few little tweaks anyway to produce this special ST200 model - revealed ahead of the Geneva motor show
The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke

It’s been rumoured for a few weeks now that Ford has been cooking up a faster Fiesta ST, and now it’s here: the ST200. So, what’s new? First up is a modest power boost of 18bhp, bringing the total output of the 1.6-litre turbo four-pot to 197bhp, while torque has received a 20 per cent bump to 214lb ft.

As before, there’s an overboost function which ups the power and torque for up to 15 seconds, in this case 15bhp and 22lb ft on top of the new ‘advertised’ outputs.

The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke

These are pretty much the same figures you’ll get from a Fiesta ST with the warranty-friendly, dealer-fit Mountune kit, but you do get a shortened final drive ratio here. This is intended to enhance “in-gear acceleration for improved drivability and an even more fun to drive experience.” It’ll do 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds - an improvement of 0.2sec - and top out at 143mph.

The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke

To let people know this is a little more special than the common or garden ST, the 200 comes with a unique Storm Grey finish, matt black 17-inch alloy wheels and red painted brake callipers (these may or may not add an extra 20bhp). On the inside, there’s a pair of unique part leather Recaro front seats, illuminated kick plates and seatbelts with pretty silver detailing.

The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke

Does the Fiesta ST need any of this stuff? Not really, because it’s an exceptionally good little driver’s tool on its own. But, a little extra power (plus some fancy extras) isn’t something we’ll complain about.

Tempted? Prices have yet to be revealed, but the increase over the current range-topping ST is likely to be fairly small. It’ll go into production this June, with first deliveries taking place in summer.

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The Ford Fiesta ST200 Is Our Favourite Hot Hatch With Added Poke
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slevo beavo

And still no LSD :(

02/29/2016 - 09:01 |
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Blaž Potočnik

Meh… Clio RS Trophy is way to go

02/29/2016 - 09:38 |
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Jakob

Ford Fiesta STalmost200

02/29/2016 - 11:49 |
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Anonymous

Now we getting somewhere small engines with big power with less weight

02/29/2016 - 14:20 |
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Justin D

Someone briefly explain the difference between horsepower and brake horsepower, please? Here in the States, the Fiesta ST already makes 197hp

02/29/2016 - 14:45 |
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Never mind, it’s been answered in the comments already

02/29/2016 - 14:45 |
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Beau Batchelor

Gotta love fiesta!

02/29/2016 - 20:44 |
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TheTrueCorreia

Sounds like a party…

02/29/2016 - 23:08 |
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Anonymous

It will fit my Honda?

03/01/2016 - 07:05 |
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