Unreal Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) I wanted to start a rumor about an upcoming Fusion ST, but Motor Trend already did this 6-months ago... http://www.motortren...atch_and_wagon/ I would love to see a high performance V6 EB AWD Fusion ST! 2014 maybe? On the other hand, the rumored total restyle of the 2015 Mustang might fit the bill depending on its new style. Edited July 19, 2012 by Unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well, the latest that's been posted here is that expanded model offerings may become available when production expands to Flat Rock in 2013. An ST would only seem like a natural progression based on what Ford has done with all of its other models recently. It would be strange that the Fusion would be the only mainstream offering (other than Escape at this point I guess) that didn't get some sort of performance variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I would be shocked if we don't see a Fusion ST within 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I would be shocked if we don't see a Fusion ST within 2 years. Me too. I bet we see at least a concept version at the 2013 NAIAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Next Summer please...I can wait that long for a new car! Otherwise its going to be a SHO, since the MKZ is too pricey for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Next Summer please...I can wait that long for a new car! Otherwise its going to be a SHO, since the MKZ is too pricey for me... I doubt we will see retail delivery of a Fusion ST anytime in 2013...more likely sometime in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 If it's not been pushed to mid-cycle for whatever reason, I think we definitely see it during the upcoming show season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 ^imho, Moosetang, it all depends on when the new engine is ready (280hp 2.0EB or 300+hp 2.3EB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well yes, but 2014's going to be a pretty crowded show year for obvious reasons. If they're at all confident the performance Fusion's drivetrain will be ready in a timely manner (which could be as much as a year after the show) they're much better off using it to spice up next year's display than having it overshadowed by the new pony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 ^ Agree! + since as I just said elsewhere, I only know 2 intros in 2013 (not counting the Mondeo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^ Agree! + since as I just said elsewhere, I only know 2 intros in 2013 (not counting the Mondeo) Fiesta MCE Focus MCE Edge Something new B-max or Ecosport maybe. a few Lincolns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 You sure on that Focus MCE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stentgraft95 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Next Summer please...I can wait that long for a new car! Otherwise its going to be a SHO, since the MKZ is too pricey for me... I too go back and forth between the SHO and the MKZ, but will a fully optioned SHO cost that much less than the “Z”. I thought the MSRP for the SHO with all the bells and whistles comes in at the mid 40K range. If that’s the case then it’s not that much more of a reach for a loaded “Z”…or, at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Funny thing is that a dark horse I keep going back to also is the Focus ST. The boy racer status doesn’t set well with me as I’m almost 50. The size is also a major concern for me as I compare it to the ranger I had. After about an hour behind the wheel I became restless and uncomfortable. A fusion ST would be very doable but like you I’m looking at months not years until my next automobile purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I too go back and forth between the SHO and the MKZ, but will a fully optioned SHO cost that much less than the “Z”. I thought the MSRP for the SHO with all the bells and whistles comes in at the mid 40K range. If that’s the case then it’s not that much more of a reach for a loaded “Z”…or, at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Funny thing is that a dark horse I keep going back to also is the Focus ST. The boy racer status doesn’t set well with me as I’m almost 50. The size is also a major concern for me as I compare it to the ranger I had. After about an hour behind the wheel I became restless and uncomfortable. A fusion ST would be very doable but like you I’m looking at months not years until my next automobile purchase. I've been doing the numbers with the SHO vs a Fusion Ti with Z plan pricing I can get and the price difference is about $140 a month for a car payment..which isn't that bad. I haven't see the pricing for the MKZ yet (well A/Z plan)...but I'm going to assume its going to be about $50 bucks more a month, which makes it a stretch. The Focus ST is about $100 bucks cheaper then a loaded out Fusion. The Focus ST is pretty nice, but I felt the driving position was a bit on the tight side, which was further reinforced by the deep side blustering on the Recardo seats that was snug near my kidneys...I'm not fat per say (6'2,34 waist, 225lbs) but these seats where giving me a bit of a complex thinking I was. I'm not sure how they are on long drives though, but the guy who was an instructor said he's driven 2 hours on them and they are very supportive. Heck I think I'd be happy with an AWD Fusion Ti with a 6 speed with the Ecoboost I4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman9027 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 AWD would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh cam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Edited February 24, 2013 by eh cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh cam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Hello I just joined your forum after this thread came up after searching for a ford fusion ST. I am getting a new Explorer Sport this week , after running an 04 impreza STI for 9 years. I figured ford could produce a similar ride to the STI . In stock trim it does 0-60 in 4.5 sec. and works great in all weather conditions. A minor remap of the ECU gives 360 hp and 380 ft/lbs with 94 octane Without a spare and jack (45 lbs ) the car weights 3100 lbs If Ford repacked the 3.5 ecoboost ,surely it could fit in the Fusion ? Just add aluminum hood ,doors.... Ford can do this Edited February 24, 2013 by eh cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahnk37 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Has there been any recent rumors about a fusion ST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 OTT 6 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 During last Thursday's Autoline Afterhours, Peter DeLorenzo said he spotted a camo'd Fusion with dual exhaust while driving around Detroit. This Autoline Afterhours also features the Ford Fiesta ST and the program's Chief Engineer, John Davis. Check it out here: http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?p=28444 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 All 2.0 Fusions have dual exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 All ECOBOOST 2.0's... As my Ti Energi has a 2.0 and solo exhaust. :-) Just keeping it honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 All ECOBOOST 2.0's... As my Ti Energi has a 2.0 and solo exhaust. :-) Just keeping it honest. Sorry, forgot about the hybrids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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