Ford Fiesta (first generation)
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For an overview of all generations of the Fiesta, see Ford Fiesta.
The Ford Fiesta Mk1 is the first generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini. It was introduced in 1976 as Ford Europe's first multi-national front-wheel-drive automobile, and was available in both 3-door hatchback and panel van derivatives. In 1983, the Fiesta was updated, and the Fiesta Mk2 was introduced.
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Ford Fiesta Mk1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford Europe |
Production | June 1976–August 1983 |
Model years | 1977–1980 (North America) |
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Designer | Tom Tjaarda Uwe Bahnsen |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini (B) |
Body style | 3-door hatchback 3-door panel van |
Platform | Ford B platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 4-speed BC4 manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,286 mm (90.0 in) |
Length | 3,565 mm (140.4 in) |
Width | 1,567 mm (61.7 in) |
Height | 1,360 mm (54 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Ford Fiesta (second generation) Ford Escort (North America) Ford Festiva (North America) |
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