Ford has launched darker, meaner versions of the Fiesta hatchback, in Europe. The Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black edition are twin specialty models that capitalize on the performance of a new version of the 1.0 EcoBoost engine. Ford reckons that the 139 hp version of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder outguns even the Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari 458 Speciale in horsepower per liter.
The two-tone Zetec S twins take their cue from cars such as the Mini Cooper, which offer different colors for body panels. The Race Red car has a contrasting Panther Black roof and detailing, with a reverse-image Panther Black car with Race Red roof.
The three-door models feature front upper and lower grille surrounds, front bumper aerofoil and mirror caps in contrasting colors, with standard black 17-inch alloy wheels. The body kit offers front and rear sports bumpers, side skirts and rear roof spoiler; and the contrasting color roof on both models has been painted to achieve a consistent and higher quality gloss finish than can be achieved using a foil applique or sticker.
The models feature black leather sports steering wheel and gear lever gaiter with red stitching; black floor mats with red stitching; and charcoal black sport seats with contrasting red stitching and bolster exteriors.
The 139 hp 1.0-litre EcoBoost features a unique calibration with new settings for turbocharger boost control, valve-timings, intercooler and throttle management to deliver 12 per cent more power and an even sportier driving experience with 0-100 kph acceleration in 9sec and a top speed of 200 kph, while still delivering 22.2 km/liter fuel efficiency and 104g CO2/km emissions. *
“This new 139 hp 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine now delivers more than twice the power on a liter-for-liter basis than its predecessor – the 1.6-litre 99 hp engine that powered the sporty Fiesta S just 10 years ago,” said Andrew Fraser, Ford’s European Gasoline Calibration manager. “I believe this engine sets a new benchmark for power combined with fuel efficiency from a small petrol engine.”
Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine was named International Engine of the Year in 2012 and 2013. Like the 99 hp and 124 hp versions of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost that were chosen by nearly 30 per cent of Fiesta customers in the first quarter of 2014, the 139 hp 1.0-litre EcoBoost uses turbocharging, twin-independent Variable Cam Timing and high-pressure direct-injection technologies.**
The Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Editions further enhance driving appeal with revised gear ratios for the five-speed manual transmission and a sport suspension set-up. In addition to new shock absorber and spring settings, the sport suspension uses a stiffer rear axle and revised tuning for the Electronic Power Assisted Steering system delivering greater torque build-up for more steering feedback.
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