The special edition Ford Fiesta S1600 has been launched on the British market, offering new looks and "go faster" stripes. The Ford Fiesta S1600 is based on the Fiesta Zetec-S and comes with a range of extra equipment. The power of the Ford Fiesta S1600 comes from the 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine that develops 120PS which can be fitted with a Mountune engine upgrade package.
The Ford Fiesta S1600 is equipped with alloy pedals and Quickclear windscreen, heated, stitched leather sports seats, a heated, stitched leather sports seats. For going even faster, the Ford Fiesta S1600 comes with Motorsport-branded floor mats and scuff plates.
The Ford Fiesta S1600 is also fitted with a new body kit which includes, front bumper with flared lower valence panel, extended side skirts, large rear spoiler and rear diffuser. The Ford Fiesta S1600 sits on 17 inch wheels.
The Ford Fiesta S1600 price is 16,645 GBP.
Ford Press Release:
The thoroughbred lineage of fast Fords has a new addition to the family, in the eye-catching new Ford Fiesta S1600.
Based on the popular Fiesta Zetec-S – with a generous standard specification that includes alloy pedals and Quickclear windscreen – the sporty Ford Fiesta S1600 interior adds heated, stitched leather sports seats with standard side-airbags, leather steering wheel, handbrake cover and gearknob, plus Motorsport-branded floor mats and scuff plates.
On the outside, the sporting pedigree is made clear, through a comprehensive body-styling kit that includes a unique front bumper with flared lower valence panel, extended side skirts, large rear spoiler and rear diffuser, finished with 17-in, white alloy wheels (16-in on diesel models). The newcomer’s special paint finish is available in Frozen White or Performance Blue, with contrasting motorsport stripes.
Performance comes from Fiesta’s responsive 1.6-litre, 120PS Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine, now with
120PS. For performance enthusiasts, a further engine upgrade package will be offered via Ford’s established performance tuning partner, Mountune.
Ford Fiesta S1600 continues a 30-year sporting Fiesta bloodline that began with the Mk1 XR2 in 1981 and has included Supersport, XR2(i), Si, RS and ST models.
Gill Palmer, Ford of Britain's Fiesta Product Manager, said: “Since its introduction, Fiesta and sporting pedigree have never been far apart and the latest incarnation of that is S1600, bringing extra motorsport feel to the award-winning Fiesta style and driving quality.”
Fast Ford fans are encouraged to act quickly,
with only 650 of these special faster Fiestas being created. They are available now from Ford dealers, priced from £16,645 on-the-road.
