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Ford is 'open to the idea' of a North American Fiesta ST (photos)

With the debut of the production-ready European Ford Fiesta ST, we have to wonder how long before we get to enjoy this mighty mite in the U.S.

Antuan Goodwin
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Take a Ford Fiesta hatchback, crank up the aggression, and slap on an "ST" badge and you've got the eager-to-please Fiesta ST--on display at the Geneva auto show in European production trim.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

The ST's chassis and suspension have been tuned for sharper driving dynamics.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Additionally, the Fiesta ST has been equipped with a torque-vectoring control system, which actively sends power laterally across the front axle to help the hatchback to grip while cornering.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Under its hood, the Fiesta features a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine that outputs about 177.5 horsepower--good enough for a 0-62 mph time of under 7 seconds.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Torque is also rated at about 177 pound-feet. That twisting force gets multiplied by a six-speed manual transmission and sent through the front wheels.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

In addition to the torque-vectoring control system, the Fiesta ST will feature three Electronic Stability Control modes.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Ford states that it is "open to the idea of introducing the high-performance small car to North America." Stop considering, Ford, and just pull the trigger on this!
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

Ford released a set of official photos to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.
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Ford Fiesta ST (European spec)

From the set of official photos Ford released to accompany the European launch of the Fiesta ST.

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