There isn't a link yet it was confirmed by the performance department that an update to the ST is due. Have you ever thought they may not be at performance test stage yet and are testing something else.

One thing that gets me on this forum at times is how some !Removed! and know better than everyone else. If members want to talk about it why not keep it constructive instead of going off on one. If it happens it happens if it doesn't so what. There's no need for it all!!! If you don't want an RS then fine don't get into a discussion about it.

There isn't a link yet it was confirmed by the performance department that an update to the ST is due. Have you ever thought they may not be at performance test stage yet and are testing something else.

One thing that gets me on this forum at times is how some !Removed! and know better than everyone else. If members want to talk about it why not keep it constructive instead of going off on one. If it happens it happens if it doesn't so what. There's no need for it all!!! If you don't want an RS then fine don't get into a discussion about it.

This.

The rumors suggest its due for a 2017ish release. So why would they be testing a complete car at this stage?

They could be testing a different seating position, a different ECU, a different suspension set up or any other of small insignificant developments over the ST that would not be obvious at such an early stage in its testing.

To rule out an RS fiesta at this stage because the mule is being driven of steelies and it has a small exhaust is a bit ridiculous.

All we know is that the fiesta will be getting an update before the end of its life, and then we see this with flared arches and a grille that resembles that of the Focus RS.

Chill.

There isn't a link yet it was confirmed by the performance department that an update to the ST is due. Have you ever thought they may not be at performance test stage yet and are testing something else.

Yes they're probably testing the mk8 fiesta

One thing that gets me on this forum at times is how some !Removed! and know better than everyone else. If members want to talk about it why not keep it constructive instead of going off on one. If it happens it happens if it doesn't so what. There's no need for it all!!! If you don't want an RS then fine don't get into a discussion about it.

Where am I going off on one, I disagree with the stories and your view of them just as much as you disagree with mine, both our views are backed up with as little proof as the story we are commenting on

Magazines put up pics of a disguised car or photoshop a car they think will come out with no proof or a quote from "inside sources" and everyone takes it as the truth and the Internet goes mad. I'd love there to be a mk7 fiesta RS or any more RS cars for that matter but, until ford confirm It I won't believe these made up stories.

It would be a one sided discussion if will all believed it.

A more sensible story on the those pictures.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-ford-fiesta-first-spy-pictures