In short
- The catalogue pre-facelift drawing covers 2018 to 2021 and is separate from the revised 2022 face.
- Ford’s 2018 technical sheet lists 200 PS, 290 Nm, 6.5 seconds to 62 mph and 144 mph.
- Inspect the history, cold engine, underside, tyres and every modification before deciding what one car is worth.
The Mk8 badge covers two visible faces. Start with the year and front end, then inspect the history and condition of the individual car. A specification table cannot repair a mismatch between the advert and the vehicle.
How do you identify the pre-facelift Fiesta ST Mk8?
Use the VIN and documents to establish the date, then compare the front end with the catalogue. The pre-facelift drawing covers 2018 to 2021. The revised 2022 nose belongs to a separate model page.
The Fiesta ST generation guide places all five drawings beside their year ranges. A spec variant cannot solve this difference because a variant changes numbers and never artwork.
What does Ford confirm about the 2018 Fiesta ST?
Ford’s 2018 technical sheet gives the 1.5-litre EcoBoost 200 PS, a six-speed manual gearbox, 6.5 seconds to 62 mph and 144 mph. Ford’s launch material identifies 290 Nm and the three-cylinder engine.
The same technical sheet lists different kerb weights for three-door and five-door cars. That is why this article does not replace the signed poster weight with one outside figure or pretend every specification weighs the same.
What should you check at a pre-facelift Mk8 viewing?
Establish identity and history before driving, inspect the engine from cold, then use every control until the car is warm. Record symptoms and modifications without turning either into a model-wide diagnosis.
Which pre-facelift Mk8 figures does the print use?
The print uses Jonathan’s signed 2018 poster values. It shows 197 bhp, 290 Nm, 1208 kg, 6.5 seconds to 60 mph and 144 mph. Those numbers belong to this portrait, not every Mk8 advert.
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo EcoBoost
- Power
- 197 bhp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Weight
- 1208 kg
- 0 to 60
- 6.5 sec
- Top speed
- 144 mph
The facelift keeps 197 bhp on its print but moves to 320 Nm and a different signed weight. Familiar power does not make the two drawings interchangeable.
Which sources support this Mk8 guide?
Ford’s official 2018 specification sheet supports the engine, transmission and performance context. Its 2017 reveal supports the three-cylinder layout, 290 Nm and early-2018 launch plan. Exact print figures remain those Jonathan signed in the catalogue model.
Read Ford’s 2018 technical specification and official model reveal. Once the car checks out, open the pre-facelift Mk8 builder.
Questions people actually ask
- What should I check before buying a Fiesta ST Mk8?
- Check the VIN, documents, MOT and service history first, then confirm whether the front end is pre-facelift or facelift. Inspect the car cold and warm, including fluids, leaks, controls, tyres, alignment, underside, repairs, options and every modification.
- Which years are the Fiesta ST Mk8 pre-facelift?
- This catalogue drawing covers 2018 to 2021. Ford revealed the revised Fiesta in September 2021 for the following model period, and the site gives that changed 2022 front end its own drawing rather than treating it as a specification option.
- What engine is in the pre-facelift Fiesta ST Mk8?
- Ford’s technical material identifies a 1.5-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. It quotes 200 PS and 290 Nm. The catalogue converts the approved power value to 197 bhp because every print labels power in bhp.
- Why are there two Fiesta ST Mk8 prints?
- The 2022 facelift changed the visible front end, so one drawing cannot represent both cars accurately. The 2018 to 2021 pre-facelift and 2022 to 2023 facelift therefore have separate slugs, year ranges, artwork reviews and signed specification blocks.
Written by Jonathan in Derby. Last updated .