Car Parts 2011

The goal of our 350-horsepower Fiesta is really twofold – first to reinforce Fiesta's fun-to-drive nature with an extreme version that captures the attention of the influential enthusiast, and second, to introduce the Ford Racing/EcoBoost connection in a way that's unexpected and outrageous," said Mickey Matus, Ford Racing Performance group marketing manager.

The Fiesta is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that makes 120 horsepower. A five-speed manual is standard, but you can opt for a six-speed dual clutch automated manual. The automated manual is operated just like an automatic transmission; the driver only uses the accelerator and brakes to regulate the car's speed, but under the hood this transmission uses two clutches to dial in the correct gears. It's a high-tech setup to delivers good performance while maximizing fuel economy. What's more, it's a setup that's usually only seen in luxury sports cars like the Audi TT.