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Issued by the Ford Press Office, not for publication before 1st May 1983
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Fiesta MK1: Finesse

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News Release - Ford Fiesta Finesse

Ford's special edition model programme for 1983 continues with the announcement today of the Fiesta Finesse.

The new car is based on the Fiesta Popular Plus with either 950cc, 1100cc or 1300cc engines: the 1100 economy engine is also available. The Fiesta Finesse includes as standard a number of interior and exterior features in its specification not normally fitted on the standard Popular Plus model, which continues to be available in unchanged form.

Exterior fittings include:
  • Tilting/removable sun-roof
  • Halogen headlamps
  • Reversing lamps
  • Remote control driver's door mirror
  • Passenger door mirror
  • Heated rear window
- all available only as options at extra cost on the Popular Plus.

In addition, the Fiesta Finesse has a tailgate twistlock and 13 in. read wheels with 155/70 tyres - items which are not available on the Popular Plus.

Inside the car, the additional equipment includes:
  • Reclining seats with unique trim
  • Door bins and armrests
  • Adjustable head restraints
  • 4-spoke steering wheel
  • Electric screenwash and intermittent wipe
  • Radio/stereo cassette player
  • Cigar lighter
  • Front grabhandle/rear coathooks
  • Improved sound insulation and instrument panel
Some of these items are not offered on the Popular Plus, and others are extra-cost options. All other options available on the Popular Plus will be obtainable on the Fiesta Finesse.

The new car comes in a range of solid and metallic paint finishes, three of which (Ocean Blue, Pastel Grey and the metallic Nimbus Grey) are unique to the Fiesta Finesse.

Maximum retail prices for the Finesse range, including car tax and VAT, are as follows:
  • Fiesta Finesse 950 £4162
  • Fiesta Finesse 1100 £4250
  • Fiesta Finesse 1300 £4617
ISSUED BY THE PRESS OFFICE - FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

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