Just read this about the 2018 ST
"While the current ST uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, it is likely the new model will adopt the 1.5-litre Ecoboost three-cylinder unit announced in the Fiesta. Existing power of 197bhp and a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec is also expected to improve. Fuel economy will also drop from the 148g/km CO2 of its predecessor."
To my knowledge this engine has never been certified in the US. If that is true I can't see any way Ford will spend the money for EPA certification on an engine for less than 5000 $22K cars. I believe in a few years with a US plant we may see an ST then.
I strongly think our cars will become a cult car in the US. Cheap, reliable, fast and fun. Early BMW Turbo, 911S's, 240z's, GNX's, SD455's, 3000GT's....all at one time were actually CHEAP! And there are many more. If I was rich I would put an new Orange on blocks for 20-30 years! And start buying good used ones to stockpile. Imagine if you had bought just one of each car I listed when they were 5 years old and cheap. How much would a cherry all original of any of the above sell for?
I think well maintained used ST's will hold a good value if 2018 is last call.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ford-fiesta-st-be-revealed-friday
"While the current ST uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, it is likely the new model will adopt the 1.5-litre Ecoboost three-cylinder unit announced in the Fiesta. Existing power of 197bhp and a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec is also expected to improve. Fuel economy will also drop from the 148g/km CO2 of its predecessor."
To my knowledge this engine has never been certified in the US. If that is true I can't see any way Ford will spend the money for EPA certification on an engine for less than 5000 $22K cars. I believe in a few years with a US plant we may see an ST then.
I strongly think our cars will become a cult car in the US. Cheap, reliable, fast and fun. Early BMW Turbo, 911S's, 240z's, GNX's, SD455's, 3000GT's....all at one time were actually CHEAP! And there are many more. If I was rich I would put an new Orange on blocks for 20-30 years! And start buying good used ones to stockpile. Imagine if you had bought just one of each car I listed when they were 5 years old and cheap. How much would a cherry all original of any of the above sell for?
I think well maintained used ST's will hold a good value if 2018 is last call.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ford-fiesta-st-be-revealed-friday