Hot Escorts and the like are a distant memory of Ford’s rich history of performance on a budget. The ST Concept hints at how a future Fiesta ST global performance model might look, according to Ford.

Inspired by the Fiesta race and rally cars currently competing on the world stage, it is also influenced by the all-new Focus ST.

Like Ford’s World Rally Championship contender, the Fiesta RS WRC, Fiesta ST Concept uses a 1,6-litre turbocharged Ford EcoBoost petrol engine to combine economy with power. It features twin-independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and its 134 kW and 240 N.m are good enough for 0-100 km/h in less than 7 seconds and a top speed over 220 km/h. With a 6-speed manual transmission, it’s rated for CO2 emissions under 140g/km.

Body detailing includes a rear diffuser, twin exhaust, 17-inch alloy wheels and body kit that mirrors the styling of the Fiesta WRC competition car.

Download wallpaper images of the Ford Fiesta ST concept.