Ford Fiesta (first generation)
| Ford Fiesta Mk1 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.