
The sporty XR2 version became an iconic "hot hatch" of its era, known for its nippy performance and fun driving dynamics. The original brakes were often considered inadequate for the car's performance. By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70966904
Specifications
Ford Fiesta Mk1
Dimensions
- Width
- 1567 mm
- Height
- 1359.56 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2286.75 mm
- Front track
- 1334 mm
- Rear track
- 1321 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.8 m
Capacity
- Boot capacity (seats up)
- 200 L
- Boot capacity (seats down)
- 999 L
Engine
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Chassis
- Rear suspension
- Semi-dependent, Torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- drum


