[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-fiesta-st-testing-in-secret-salt-mine-tunnels\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-fiesta-st-testing-in-secret-salt-mine-tunnels\/","headline":"Ford Fiesta ST testing in secret salt mine tunnels","name":"Ford Fiesta ST testing in secret salt mine tunnels","description":"When it comes to superminis, the Ford Fiesta takes some beating. It\u2019s one of the best all-rounders out there and that\u2019s why it has been Britain\u2019s best-selling car every year since 2009. In its souped-up ST guise though, the car goes to another level of brilliance, with its three-pot 196bhp 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine delivering a 0-62mph sprint of 6.5 seconds. The Fiesta ST has demonstrated its performance prowess by pulling crazy stunts 400 metres below ground in one of Europe\u2019s […]","datePublished":"2018-07-11","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ford-fiesta-st-feature-image.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ford-fiesta-st-feature-image.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-fiesta-st-testing-in-secret-salt-mine-tunnels\/","about":["Ford","LATEST CAR NEWS","PERFORMANCE CARS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":305,"keywords":["ford fiesta","Ford Fiesta ST","ford st"],"articleBody":"When it comes to superminis, the Ford Fiesta takes some beating.It\u2019s one of the best all-rounders out there and that\u2019s why it has been Britain\u2019s best-selling car every year since 2009. In its souped-up ST guise though, the car goes to another level of brilliance, with its three-pot 196bhp 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine delivering a 0-62mph sprint of 6.5 seconds.The Fiesta ST has demonstrated its performance prowess by pulling crazy stunts 400 metres below ground in one of Europe\u2019s largest salt mines. Shot at a secret location, the incredible clip shows the hot hatch slipping, sliding and jumping in the dirt with World Rally Championship driver Elfyn Evans at the wheel.The sound of the ST\u2019s engine is amplified by its surroundings as it tackles a high-speed drop through the narrow entrance tunnel. Speaking after the spectacular stunts, driver Evans said: \u201cThe salt is actually like fine gravel to drive on, quite slippery to be honest, especially on road tyres. \u201cYou expect it to be claustrophobic but actually it\u2019s quite the opposite, a great place to really enjoy the new Fiesta ST.\u201dAll you need to know about the Ford Fiesta STFords secret salt mine test trackThe secret salt mine location is a 60-kilometre network of tunnels, where temperatures are a constant 16\u00b0C and strict safety precautions meant that filming personnel had to be kept to a minimum, with a skeleton crew used for the three-day shoot.Leo Roeks, Ford Performance director, added: \u201cThe drama of the tunnels and the chance to show off Fiesta ST\u2019s ability on a different type of surface were a big part of choosing this unique location. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t a typical race track, it was somewhere we could drive this great car to its full potential.\u201dWatch the full clip here:\ufeff"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ford Fiesta ST testing in secret salt mine tunnels","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-fiesta-st-testing-in-secret-salt-mine-tunnels\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]