2011 Ford Fiesta


The 2011 Ford Fiesta is a four door five passenger sedan, also available as hatchback. The fiesta might be small and inexpensive car but it has got all that you will need in a small car: build quality, upkeep costs, reliability and longevity along with comfort and driving pleasure. Fiesta is available in 5 trim-level, starting from Fiesta S to top-end variation SES.

All variations of 2011 Ford Fiestas are powered by a 1.6 liter inline-4 engine that generates 119 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque and achieves 28mpg in the city and 37mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. With optional automatic transmission the fuel economy drops to 27mpg in the city and 35 on the highway. It can achieve 0-60 mph in 9.5 seconds.

The entry-level Ford Fiesta S comes with a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 15-inch steel wheels, a capless fuel filler, power mirrors, a four-speaker AM/FM stereo and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. The SE sedan adds power windows, door locks, a CD player and metallic cabin accents. The SEL sedan adds a rear spoiler, LED parking lights, a premium sound system, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and the Sync multimedia voice-command system with sat-nav. The SE hatchback adds a rear spoiler and wiper.

There are some optional features available like keyless entry/ignition, heated leather seating, 17-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, special paint colors, etc. As package one can opt for “Super Fuel Economy” where fuel economy is increased via aerodynamic tweaks, lightweight wheels and special tires.

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Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.

The cabin feels roomy and comfortable, the rear occupants might find limitations of knee space. Adjustable steering column and driver seat makes fiesta Unlike other economy cars fiesta has premium feel in the materials used. The Ford Fiesta sedan got 12.8 cubic feet of loading space where as the hatchback can hold up-to 26 cubic feet, on folding down the rear-seats the loading capacity increases.

Features

2011 Ford Fiesta Features

Trim: S Sedan

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
– Painted Body Color Grille and Lower Chrome Grille
– Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
– Front Air Dam
– Body Color Exterior Door Handles
– Metallic Paint (If Selected)

Steering
– Telescopic Steering Column
– Tilt Steering Column
– Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Instrumentation
– Tachometer
– Digital Clock
– Tire Pressure Monitor
– Audible Warnings Include Belt-Minder(R) Seatbelts Unfastened

Suspension
– Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
– Semi-Independent Twist Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
– 22-mm Front Stabilizer Bar

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
– Front Carpeted Floor Mats
– Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk

Exterior Lighting
– Quad Low and High Beam Halogen Headlights

Seats
– Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests
– Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 2-Ways Total With Adjustable Headrests
– Cloth Seats

Braking & Traction
– Front Power 259-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 201-mm Drum Brakes
– Traction Control
– 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
– AdvanceTrac(R) With ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, ABS and Traction Control

Storage
– 5 Front and 1 Rear; 6 Cupholders Total
– Front Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
– Front Door Mounted Storage
– Glovebox

Engines & Emissions
– 1.6-Liter Duratec(R), I4, Ti-VCT 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 119@6000 and Torque Of 109@4250, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
– EasyFuel(R) Capless Fuel Filler

– Roadside Assistance Warranty For 60000-Miles, 60-Months

Transmission
– 5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Safety
– Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
– L A T C H
– Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
– Front Pretensioners
– Front Side Head Curtain Airbags
– Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
– Trunk Anti-Trap Device
– Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
– Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
– Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
– Driver Knee Airbag
– Crumple Zones
– Side Guard Door Beams
– Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement and Weight
– Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
– Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors

Anti-Theft & Locks
– Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer
– Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
– Power Door Locks

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
– Manual Air Conditioning
– Rear Heating Ducts

Electrical
– Battery
– Front Power Outlet

Interior Lighting
– Map Lights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
– Radio Antenna
– Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
– AM/FM Radio With 40-Watts and 4 Speakers Total

Wheels & Tires
– Compact Spare Tire
– Steel Wheels, 15-In.
– SBRP185/60R15 BSW Tires

Specifications

2011 Ford Fiesta Specifications

Trim: S Sedan

Engine
Standard Engine 1.6L I4
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Cylinders 4
Horsepower @RPM 119@6000
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 28 / 37
Combined Fuel Economy 32
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Number of Valves 16
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Compression 11.0:1
Displacement 1596 / 97
Bore X Stroke 3.10×3.20
Cruising Range 384 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 21.5
Final Drive Ratio No
Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires
Brakes (Front) Disc
Brakes (Rear) Drum
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt) N/A
Steering Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left 34.4
Steering Diameter Right 34.4
Suspension (Front) Independent
Suspension (Rear) Semi
Tire Type Passenger
Tire Width 185 mm
Tire Aspect Ratio 60
Tire Construction Radial
Tire wheel Diameter 15 in.

Capacity and Volume
Cargo Volume (EPA) 12 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR) 12 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 12.0
Passenger Volume (EPA) 85
Passenger Volume (MFR) 85.1 cu. ft.

Exterior Dimensions and Weight
Curb Weight MT 2578
Curb Weight AT 2628
Height 58.0
Length 173.6
Top Type (Standard) Hard Fixed
Track (Front) 57.7
Track (Rear) 57.7
Wheelbase 98.0
Width 66.8
Doors (Standard) 4
Doors (Maximum) 4

Interior Dimensions
Seating (Standard) 5
Tow Capacity (Standard) NR
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR

Headroom (Front) 39.1
Headroom (Rear) 37.1
Hiproom (Front) 50.6
Hiproom (Rear) 49.2
Legroom (Front) 42.2
Legroom (Rear) 31.2
Shoulder Room (Front) 52.7
Shoulder Room (Rear) 49.0
Seating (Maximum) 5


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