Ford Puma gets an ST derivative
Ford has bolstered its Puma lineup with a sportier and more powerful ST derivative. Revealed last year, the Puma is a sporty compact crossover based on the same platform that the Fiesta and Figo use. With improved performance and driving dynamics, this Puma is coming in strong.
A sportier design to match the new Ford Puma ST performance.
To match the performance, the design of the Ford Puma ST has been updated too. Featuring a new sporty grille and surrounds, Ford has equipped the Puma with bespoke air intakes and free-flow exhaust system. Riding on 19-inch allow wheels, aerodynamics have been enhanced with a rear spoiler, diffuser and splitter. Setting the colour apart from the rest, the roof is finished in contrasting gloss black. The last one is not a feature if the body is also in black.
Inside the cabin are new heated sports seats finished in Miko Dinamica, an eco-friendly microfibre made from recycled polyester. The steering wheel is also finished in leather while the gear knob is ST branded.
Packing a new punch with the ST badge.
Equipped with the same engine given to the Fiesta ST, the Ford Puma ST gets a 1,5-litre EcoBoost engine that with turbocharging and high-pressure fuel injection produces 147 kW and 320 Nm. This is all driven through the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. These improved figures will get the Ford Puma to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds and finally to a top speed of 220 km/h. This is just a little slower than the Fiesta ST.
In addition to a new engine, the Puma ST can be equipped with a Quaife mechanical limited-slip differential. This will work together with a torque vectoring control to reduce understeer by applying brake force to the inner wheel.
Source: CARmag | Ford
