Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta is a medium-sized car from the compact class of the American car brand Ford.

Ford Fiesta introduced In 1976 as a new model in the compact class. It was a car that was not too expensive, and yet had good driving characteristics. The distinctive grille made sure the Fiesta  for that time very good CW-value they have had.

Now produces Ford already the sixth generation of the Fiesta. He has become bigger and especially luxurious.



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[hide] *1 first generation (1976-1981)  ==First generation (1976-1981)[ Edit] == The Fiesta three-door hatchback and as van was built. The different designs were by 1.0; 1.1; 1.3 and 1.6 litre petrol engines for sale. The Fiesta 1.1 or 1.3 litre engine with Super S is regarded as the forerunner of the later XR2 with 1.6 liter and 84 HP. This had also been the decorative trim on the side (model years 1980 to 1981). Of the motorsport divisions came in the same time the Fiesta X 1.1 litre engine and 70 HP. (as a basis, the Fiesta Ghia.) In the basic models was the 8-valve 4-cylinder OHV engine with carburetor built in. This model engine was still built until 2002, with the difference that there are mono-and later multi point petrol injection was used. The Fiesta was also an action model available, called "Festival". ===Facelift[ Edit] === With the facelift Fiesta underwent numerous changes. Most notably were the new larger bumpers with plastic corners and round indicators. Also a new action model, called "Bravo". ==Second generation (1983-1989)[ Edit] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The second generation was actually also a facelift of the first generation, but with a new front and binnendesign with an entirely changed. In 1985 rolled the first Fiesta with a diesel engine (1.6 liter/40 kW/54 HP) of the band. The sport version had 71 kW (96 HP) and was called still "XR2". At car bodyshop AGM in Wijchen were some cabrio variants produced, mainly for the German market in Netherlands there are only 5 delivered. In England, the cabrio by Crawford built for the UK market. This convertible variant was is very rare. The Fiesta was also from 1986 with a 1.4-litre engine with 54 kW (73 HP) supplied. Was new from 1987 the continuously variable automatic transmission (CTX). ==Third generation (1989-1997)<span class="mw-editsection" len="345" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In March 1989, Ford with an all-new Fiesta. The facelift model 1984 began to hit production in the last years fairly dated, compared with competitive models in the same segment. The new Fiesta was a sales success. Also came another sporty version of the Fiesta, namely the RS Turbo. The RS Turbo had a 1.6 liter-engine with turbo-injection. Also came another XR2i on the market. New was that the Fiesta was also available in five-door-execution. There were also some action of the Fiesta models on the market, called "Cheers" and "Flash". ===Facelift<span class="mw-editsection" len="326" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] === <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In 1992, the RS XR2i Turbo replaced by the 130pk-strong. In december 1995, the Fiesta received a facelift. This model had a reinforced cage construction and a new chassis. External changes, however, remained limited. Most striking were the oval direction indicators in the fenders and the fuel filler cap cover. With the introduction of the facelift model the XR2i disappeared with The 1.0 and 1.1 liter-130pk. engines in the Fiesta were replaced by more modern engines.
 * 1.1 Facelift
 * 2 Second generation (1983-1989)
 * 3 third generation (1989-1997)
 * 3.1 Facelift
 * 4 fourth generation (1995-2002)
 * 5 fifth generation (2002-2008)
 * 5.1 Facelift
 * 6 sixth generation (2008-2012)

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In november 1995 the Fiesta 1996 came on the market. The facelift model of the Fiesta 1989 remained on the market until July 1996. The old model was sold under the name Fiesta "Classic". ==Fourth generation (1995-2002)<span class="mw-editsection" len="346" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The new Fiesta was officially presented In november 1995. The 1996 model was built on the Mount of the face-lifted model of Fiesta 1989. The model got rounder shapes. The Fiesta was seen as harbinger of the "New Edge" design of Ford. With the introduction of the model 1996 disappeared the sportier versions from the range.Also with model 1996 appeared another action model on the market, called "Studio".

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">During the development of the fourth generation Fiesta Ford acquired a controlling stake in Mazda. The fourth generation Fiesta was therefore also released as Mazda 121.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">With the introducie of the Ford Focus in 1999 hit the Fiesta obsolete. For Ford, it was time to model 1996 of a new front to provide something to boost sales. The front was somewhat based on the front of the new Focus. Also this model appeared there is a "Classic" implementation on the market. The model 1999 was the last Fiesta-model that was produced in the factory in Dagenham, England. At the ending of that factory workers were transferred to the new factory the 1200 where later Fiesta models were built. For each employee was there another property available and the family also got what the heart coveted. ==Fifth generation (2002-2008)<span class="mw-editsection" len="346" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == Fifth generation<p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In november 2001, Ford with a new model Fiesta. The all-new Fiesta was grown in all respects. For the first time allowed the Fiesta 1.4 TDCi turbo diesel engines, which are supplied with (68 HP) and the 1.6 TDCi (90 HP). Also came a long awaited sporting variant of the Fiesta. This variant was called ST and was equipped with a 2.0 liter engine with 150 hp.

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The 1.4 TDCi and 1.6 TDCi engines were developed together with Peugeot . These engines are also found in various Peugeots and Citroens. ===Facelift<span class="mw-editsection" len="326" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] === <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">In October 2005 there was a facelift of the Fiesta on the market. The Fiesta got new headlights and tail lights. The bumpers were also slightly adjusted and got the Fiesta some ingenious features, such as automatic inklappende mirrors, Bluetooth, on-board computer and an iPod connection. ==Sixth generation (2008-2012)<span class="mw-editsection" len="345" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ Edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" len="1" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.3999996185303px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The latest Fiesta is released in the early autumn of 2008. It shares its platform with the Mazda2. It was rumored that the name of Fiesta would be replaced by Verve, but this is not, however, become so, on the back it says next to the Ford logo the old familiar name "Fiesta" which lasts for more than 30 years now. The Fiesta is designed to the Kinetic Design that Ford even though the Mondeo and S-Max used. Ford Fiesta now sells only in Europe, but also in the future models sold in North America, Australia and Malaysia where he also will be available from 2010. The car is made in the German Cologne and in Thailand. Later there will also follow an ECOnetic model powered by a diesel engine 1.6 TDCI engine with a power output of 66Kw (90 HP) with a CO emissions of 98 g/km and a consumption of 3.6 L/100 km. This is available now (2012);He delivers 70 kW (95 HP), there is a start/stop system, which results in a CO<sub len="1" style="line-height:1;">2 -emissions by 87 g/km and an average fuel consumption of 3.3 l/100 km.