Is the hot hatch getting hotter?
Ford also revealed the new Fiesta facelift in September, but did not reveal the ST variant. Why is the performance hatch still being tested at the Nurburgring We are confident that your guesses will be as accurate as ours.
It looks quite regular at first glance. But if you look closely, you will notice the gold brake discs on the front axle. The Fiesta ST rides a little lower than the regular model. Additionally, the dual exhaust tips don’t look right because they aren’t properly aligned. There are also some cutouts around exhaust finishers.
It is also puzzling why they are testing the prefacelift version, and why there is black tape covering the rear parking sensors. The driver’s side rear door has a rectangular black piece. It’s not clear if this is masking any sensor or if it is a badge. Since the company is known for its brakes, the “BWI” sticker at the tailgate could be related to the flashy calipers.
Our spy team did some research and found that the Fiesta ST was an official Ford prototype. The intercooler visible through the mesh pattern in the lower grille appears a little larger than we are used to seeing on this feisty hatch. Although the interior appears normal, this may only be due to the fact that it is a test mule.
Here is where Ford may be attempting to create a more powerful derivative. If this is true, the RS will not be seen since May 2018, when Blue Oval stopped developing it. If a high-performance version of the Fiesta WRC car is coming, then we might be looking at a limited-run edition.
It will be replaced by the hybrid-powered Puma ST next year, in case you haven’t heard. The hot, road-going crossover was actually spotted last month while it was being tested with an electrified setup.