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secchienafta.
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Cosa ne pensate? D'altra parte è giusto, è una naturale evoluzione delle cose. Per di più è un motivo per far pensare ad una concreta versione sportiva della New Fiesta.....per me trà poco spunta fuori qualcosa al peperoncino
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DarkST.
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Speriamo, però conta che le fiesta che usavano prima non erano proprio delle ST: avevano il motore 1.6 della S pompato fino a 165 cv.
Anche se l'uscita della focus RS fa ben sperare, mi sa che ci vorrà del tempo prima di vedere sul mercato una fiesta "al peperoncino".... -
super st.
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Speriamo che esca qualcosa di allettante tra le motorizzazioni della nuova fiesta!
Da quella foto che si vede nell'articolo e proprio bella!
Luca da quello che so quelle del fiesta sporting trophy erano delle ST a tutti gli effetti, ma con l'elettronica modificata a sviluppare 165 cv!. -
DarkST.
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Quando avevo letto le specifiche, mi ricordo che il motore mi aveva colpito proprio perchè non era il nostro 2.0 ma un 1.6... . -
super st.
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A bon puo essere, non insisto perche non sono sicuro! 
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secchienafta.
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Anch'io mi ricordo che montano i nostri 2000cc con modifiche annesse. Di fatti anche loro avevano lo stesso problema che alcuni di noi hanno riscontrato in pista sul surriscaldamento del liquido servosterzo. . -
RobyST150.
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confermo che sono delle vere e proprie ST un po' pompate......
Fiesta ST Gp.N
Since the launch of the road car in October 2004, the ‘Sports Technologies’ version of the Fiesta range has been able to give discerning users a chance to mix the class leading dynamics of the hugely successful Fiesta range with a series of performance and styling images to create a car that is designed to ‘flatter the novice and reward the professional’.
“ST should be synonymous with affordable, dependable performance and an ST model should reflect the character of the car from which it is derived.” Jost Capito, TeamRS Director.
Taking this extremely capable model as a base, M-Sport, the UK based preparation company that oversees Ford’s entry to the World Rally Championship has developed the ST road car a step further to create a new competition version to cope with the rigours thrown at it by international rallying.
Malcolm Wilson, Managing Director, M-Sport: “Our brief to the engineers was simple. We wanted to get back to the days when an enthusiastic amateur competitor could take the standard car from the local Ford dealer and, using the parts kit supplied and with the help of their friends, build a competition car that was fun to drive, reliable and economical to compete in. Fundamentally we wanted a car that we, as enthusiasts, would want to drive.”
Chris Williams, the engineer responsible for the development of the ST Gp.N, and his team took the standard car back to a bare shell and, using the technology employed in the development of the Ford Focus WRC, re-developed the standard car to incorporate both the safety features and the performance improvements required to withstand the pounding that will be encountered by competing with this car on rally stages all over the world.
Bodyshell
The car benefits from a multipoint roll cage, designed to be HANS® compatible. The design complies with Appendix J of the FIA International Regulations. A choice of weld-in or bolt-in cages is available and both include double V bracing in the rear of the car above the passengers’ heads and ‘twin tube’ door bars with no crossover.
Engine
The basic engine remains standard with the only additions being a revised 'foam' air filter and a stainless steel exhaust system including a motorsport specification catalytic converter. The engine ECU has been modified to revise the fuel and air ratio and optimise the ignition. Modifications have been made to the 'pedal map' for the electronic 'fly-by-wire' throttle, which improves throttle response and engine torque in the lower gears.
Brakes
The standard ST front and rear disc brakes are retained. The pipes in the braking system are replaced by braided steel hoses and an adjustable pressure-reducing valve is fitted to the system while still retaining the dual circuit diagonal braking required to comply with Gp.N regulations. The brake pad compounds have been optimised for rallying.
Underbody Protection
A substantial 6mm aluminium sumpguard to protect the engine and transmission components, manufactured to an M-Sport design, has been added. The standard fuel tank has a Kevlar composite moulded guard to protect from stone damage. The fuel filler neck also has a Kevlar composite moulded guard to protect this area. There is also optional underbody protection available to protect the floor pan and the side sills from stone damage.
Transmission
The car has a 5-speed 'dog' engagement gearkit fitted to a standard ST casing. The gearbox design and ratios have been developed in conjunction with SADEV. The transmission is supplied as an exchange item ready to fit into the car, with the customer to return their standard ST gearbox in a serviceable condition. The ST Gp.N features uprated driveshafts as standard.
Wheels
Taking advantage of the standard vehicle features, M-Sport has been able to homologate the ST to use 15" wheels for gravel and snow and 17" wheels for asphalt to take advantage of the increased range of tyres for these popular sizes. The wheels for the Gp.N version of the car have been manufactured in both 'Super T' and 'Rally Racing' styles by OZ Racing.
Interior
The majority of the trim, as authorised under Gp.N, has been removed from the car to reduce the weight and allow the fitment of the safety features required in a rally car designed to compete in any region. The seats have been replaced with Recaro competition versions made from composite materials. To these have been added Sabelt 6pt harnesses, a Sabelt suede steering wheel, plus an integrated fire extinguisher system with electronic control.
Electrical
A 'piggy back' wiring loom has been developed to supplement the standard car wiring loom, incorporating the additional electrical requirements of the rally version. This includes an electronic circuit breaker to cut power to the electrical circuits in the event of an accident. It also includes the wiring for additional electrical requirements like map light, additional spotlights, radio, tripmeter, etc.
Suspension
Using the uprated suspension of the standard ST as a basis, which includes revised front suspension knuckles for additional negative camber and a strengthened twist beam rear axle, M-Sport engineers have added Reiger dampers which are adjustable for rebound and revised spring rates to improve the ride over rough surfaces found on stages. In addition the steering rack on the standard ST Gp.N has a quicker ratio than the standard Fiesta to give improved turn-in.
Comparative Specification
....................................................ST........................................ST Gp.N..................................ST GpN Bio-Fuel
Engine...................................................2.0 Duratec - 1999 cc 4 cylinders in line; DOHC; 16 valves;
Specification......................................alloy cylinder head and block; electronic multipoint fuel injection
Maximum Power.................150PS @ 6000 rpm...................165PS @ 5800 rpm......................168 PS @ 5,800 rpm
Maximum Torque..............190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.................202 Nm @ 4500 rpm......................208 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Transmission
1st..............................................3.583..............................................................2.833
2nd.............................................2.038..............................................................2.077
3rd.............................................1.414...............................................................1.643
4th.............................................1.108...............................................................1.353
5th.............................................0.878...............................................................1.148
Reverse......................................3.615...............................................................3.615
Final Driver.................................3.824...............................................................4.273
Performance
Max Speed (mph).........................129.........................................110.............................................110
0-60mph (secs)............................7.9..........................................6.9..............................................6.7
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