Ford Mondeo ST200
I'm not really sure what to think of Mondeo now. Although this is a somewhat old model, it cannot be ignored in the form of the ST200. The view itself promises something more. Then there are the Recar seats, a rigid chassis, a real six-cylinder engine that produces more than 200 horsepower. No, you have to try it! At least a few kilometers ...
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I myself cannot believe that the fuel tank needed to be refilled that day. The meter read only "slightly less" 300 kilometers, so I began to believe the claims that the fuel tank was too small. Well, it wasn't completely empty yet.
But it is also true that these 200 and a few thirsty horses need to be watered if we want them to pull. But they pull, they pull! At first they are shy, but above 5000 rpm they are no longer joking and give all the best. This is what Ford engineers defined.
In the lower rev range, it operates like the original version with 170 horsepower, while at higher revs it is tuned for much more power. Therefore, the pistons were replaced with lighter ones, the camshafts were replaced with ones that had a longer opening time, and the intake manifold was perfected. They also added a low resistance air filter and dual exhaust filters. The engine noise is not excessive, I would say a pleasant grunt. Typical six-cylinder! This time around, the Mondeo has no shortage of power (unlike other engines).
In such a car, of course, you must immediately turn off the “traction control system”. Power should be felt on the accelerator pedal. Of course, if you overdo it, it will fly into the void. But in the turn, he also “lies” well. If you go too far with the gas, at first the nose starts to come out of the turn a little, if you brake, it turns into a restless ass, but for a while it is still well controlled.
The car is pleasantly controlled and balanced, despite its size. This is aided a bit by the right tires, a slightly stronger and stiffer chassis, and a powerful engine for agility. Powerful and convincing brakes are also a reliable part of the car. You'd be a little crazy if it wasn't for that. But the brakes are really decent!
The super Mondeo's looks are special too. It's not that you "fall", we've already seen some serious tuning, but everything is done with good taste. The front and rear bumpers are more aggressive, dropped lower and decorated with chrome grilles.
In addition to concrete slots, the front end is complemented by fog lamps, and two exhaust pipes protrude at the rear. Side skirts and large alloy wheels with low-cut "erasers" do their job from the side. The Mondeo is no longer like itself, but much more like its racing cousins from the British Touring Car Competitions (BTCC). In addition to the impeccable shape, there is also a spoiler on the boot lid.
The interior, namely the fittings, the door and the gear lever, are subtly decorated with a good imitation of carbon. The seats are leather. The equipment is rich: four airbags, air conditioning, a good radio with a CD changer, all power windows, an on-board computer, a central remote lock - in a word, an abundance of luxury that we are usually not used to in cars.
And don't think the Mondeo ST200 is the first of its kind in the Ford racing family. Think Escort and Capri RS XNUMXs. Fiesta, Escort and Sierra XR in the eighties. Let's not forget the Sierra Cosworth and Escort Cosworth four-wheelers. The Mondeo is simply continuing this tradition, and that's a good thing. Without remorse, I can call him the "great" Mondeo.
Igor Puchikhar
PHOTO: Uro П Potoкnik
Ford Mondeo ST200
Basic data
| Sales: | Summit motors ljubljana |
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| Base model price: | 30.172,93 € |
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| Power: | 151kW (205 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 7,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 9,8l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 6-Cylinder - 4-Stroke - V-60° Gasoline, Transverse Front Mounted - Bore & Stroke 81,6×79,5mm - Displacement 2495cc - Compression Ratio 3:10,3 - Max Power 1kW ( 151 hp) at 205 rpm - maximum torque 6500 Nm at 235 rpm - crankshaft in 5500 bearings - 4 × 2 camshafts in the head (chain) - 2 valves per cylinder - electronic multipoint injection and electronic ignition (Ford EEC-V) - liquid cooling 4 l - engine oil 7,5 l - variable catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | engine drives front wheels - 5-speed synchromesh transmission - gear ratio I. 3,417 2,136; II. 1,448 hours; III. 1,028 hours; IV. 0,767 hours; v. 3,460; reverse 3,840 – differential 215 – tires 45/17 R 87W (Continental ContiSportContact) |
| Capacity: | top speed 231 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 7,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 14,4 / 7,1 / 9,8 l / 100 km (unleaded gasoline OŠ 95) |
| Transportation and suspension: | 4 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring struts, triangular cross rails, stabilizer, rear spring struts, double cross rails, longitudinal rails, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - two wheel brakes, front disc (forced cooling), rear disc , power steering, ABS, EBFD - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering |
| Mass: | 345 kg - Permissible total weight 1870 kg - Permissible trailer weight with brake 1500 kg, without brake 650 kg - Permissible roof load 75 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4556 mm - width 1745 mm - height 1372 mm - wheelbase 2705 mm - track front 1503 mm - rear 1487 mm - driving radius 10,9 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length 1590 mm - width 1380/1370 mm - height 960-910 / 880 mm - longitudinal 900-1010 / 820-610 mm - fuel tank 61,5 l |
| Box: | normal 470 l |
Our measurements
| T = 14 ° C – p = 1018 mbar – otn. vl. = 57% | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,2s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 29,3 years ( 181 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 227km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 13,8l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 14,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,7m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 57dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 56dB |
evaluation
Definitely the best Mondeo I have ever ridden! The feeling of a limousine and sportiness at the same time. The voice of the six-cylinder engine is real, the hardness of the chassis is racing, and the hard seats provide good traction. We didn't save on equipment. The limousine is big for racing (long!), but with a bit of practice, we'll get through it quickly. Do you like DTM or BTCC racing? You have a “civilian” copy!
We praise and reproach
engine, gearbox
rigid chassis
brakes
rich equipment
good grip on the seat
appearance
adjustable steering wheel
large turning radius
installation of turn signal switch
(also) small fuel tank
fuel consumption
price
too few storage boxes
