Feel the Rush of Driving the All-new 2008 Ford Mondeo ST
Ford has pulled the new 2008 Ford Mondeo ST to replace its Contour and Mystique predecessors. Ford Mondeo ST is a 4-door, 5-passenger and four-wheel drive vehicle that is built with Ford’s current kinetic design language. You will notice that this new model has its lower intake rejoin the grille and bonnet, just like in the recent Ford concept vehicles. It rides on a 19-inch wheel and a subtle boot spoiler which is present on all Ford ST models. Having a new platform, the new Mondeo is available in many variants, which include the high-performance ST 220. With its dynamic design and much improved amenities, this new Ford car segment represents the company’s mission in adding spark to the customers’ enthusiasm and passion for excellence in car performance. Rumored to have a tuned version of the Volvo turbo six, Mondeo is bound to dominate the automotive market scenes with its new dynamic design and outstanding driving and safety features.
The new Ford Mondeo ST is sporting a powerful 3 L V6 engine that rakes for up to 220hp at specified rpm range. For instance, it can achieve 203 lb-ft of torque at 4750 rpm and deliver 220 horsepower at 6000 rpm range. Under the hood, you can take a peek of its quad-cam 24-valve engine. For some Mondeo models, an uprated Duratec ST V-6 may be used and complemented with a standard five-speed gear box. If ever you are privileged to drive or own the new Mondeo, you will instantly take notice of its astonishing ride quality. Since the new Mondeo ST is configured to deliver calculated maneuvers and highly responsive driving operations, understeer is extremely hard to provoke. Hence, this Ford segment is engineered to achieve more accurate steering and nicely weighted frame, allowing it to stand up to the tests of today’s road conditions. Its revised gear ratios as well as suspension spring, damper and anti roll bar rates delivers supple yet sporty handling characteristics. With its new handling prowess, its rival models are likely to be left behind.
The remarkable thing about the all-new 2008 Ford Mondeo ST is its newly sculpted form. To complete a new profile, its front fenders took a gently pronounced flaring to get that pouting effect right at the bottom lip. Large fog lamps are nestled in the machined aluminum bezels, which are complemented with larger diamond-mesh grille patterns. Aside from boosting exhaust performance, its stainless steel exhaust pipes speak more like a visual edge. Lastly, the entire package runs on 18-inch and 16-spoke wheel alloys that give the new car frame a more commanding stance on the road.
Ford Mondeo ST is enlivened by power adjustable and heated Recaros seats, giving that ultimate comfort to driving. With a newly configured engine specifications and driving features, this segment is appealing to customers who puts value over anything else. This segment is bound to meets its stablemates at the pinnacle of the European performance arm. Although high performance cars are gaining more popularity and successes in terms of sales, the new 2008 Ford Mode ST takes on the sub-prestige market with its new styling and performance prowess.
