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Why why why didn't Ford give us this!!!!!!

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monkey_matt

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Ford Mondeo ST250!!!!!! SOOOOOO Gorgeous!!!! Supercharged ST200 IIRC, first time i've found a pic of it tho!!!

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I have always liked that car, the Euro version, at one point I wanted to import the Euro's bumper cover but since I don't know WTH I'm doing when it comes to putting it together, and the thought that it probably wouldn't fit well, I decided it wasn't worth it.
 
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Ford never made that car tho, they pulled the plug on it to work on the ST220, so i would of been suprised if you found the front bumper
 
Just noticing other differances on it now, Different Alloys, HID Projector Headlights, high level rear spoiler, completly different bodykit, full racing seats

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:
 
Mikey bought that bumper cover and the morettes that fit that car... I think he still has them both. (ST200)

I personally own a mondeo front grill -- you should buy all those pieces from us and be the first US person to successfully do a complete front end swap.

I'm dead serious.
 
Screw the ST250 ... I'd just be happy to have an ST200 (and able to legally drive it on the road here)!
 
monkey_matt said:
Ford never made that car tho, they pulled the plug on it to work on the ST220, so i would of been suprised if you found the front bumper
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You hit the nail on the head there mate, around 1999/2000 Ford pulled this and the 'ST200 Cougar' concepts to concentrate on the new Mondeo Mk3's production. The ST220 was to become their 'sports' varient within the model line-up. They did a Diesel version too, the ST-TDCI.

Here's the full info on the ST250:

The Ford Mondeo ST250 ECO Concept features purposeful body styling from the fertile mind of Aston Martin DB7 designer Ian Callum and makes a bold performance statement, while also delivering a strong environmental message, combining switchable petrol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuels in an engine tuned to control emissions beyond current European standards.

"The supercharged Ford Mondeo ST250 ECO Concept, which will run on LPG or unleaded petrol, builds on the performance technology and driving dynamics of the new Ford Mondeo ST200 road car, but also showcases Ford's comprehensive Alternative Fuel Vehicle program for Europe. This program includes a new bi-fuel Ford Mondeo 1.8 LPG production model, which will be on sale in selected markets from August," explained Will Boddie, Vice President of Ford's Small and Medium Car Vehicle Centre.

The Ford Mondeo ST250 ECO Concept features:
3.0 litre 24V Duratec hybrid engine uprated to 250PS
Supercharged and intercooled induction
5-speed auto-shift clutchless transmission with push-button actuation by Prodrive
Race-inspired body styling by Ian Callum
Bi-fuel capability (Unleaded petrol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
Designed to meet and exceed current EEC emissions
Tuned sports suspension, steering and brakes
18 x 8 inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and 225/40ZR18 tyres
Recaro Sports seats
Unique interior trim
Digital instrumentation display

Hybrid engine development

Ford has increased the capacity of the Duratec V6 engine from 2.5 to 3.0 litres in the bi-fuel Ford Mondeo ST250 ECO Concept car with a special hybrid engine configuration that includes an American Ford Taurus engine block and crankshaft, coupled to unique 12-valves-per-bank cylinder heads. The engineering team has overcome the dilemma of providing maximum power through forced induction coupled to clean emissions with a highly efficient Eaton supercharger, precise fuel metering and custom-built catalytic converters.

Innovative water intercooling also features around the air intake to produce a denser, cooler charge of air and to promote increased power and torque. Conservative estimates of 250PS are predicted for the engine - 2.5 litre 'mules' have already produced 240PS.

In addition to the six individual petrol fuel injectors, the bi-fuel capability has resulted in a further set positioned in the inlet manifold for LPG delivery. Exhaust system changes are centred around the catalytic converters which have a revised 'wash coat' or catalytic inner coating, to allow them to effectively process and breakdown both petrol and LPG gases, plus the provision of twin tail pipes.

In line with current touring car racing practice, the transmission is the latest technology auto-shift manual clutchless system developed for the Ford MTX unit in conjunction with Ford's touring-car competition partner, Prodrive. It incorporates microswitches on the steering wheel for instant gear selection, however a gear lever is retained to give the driver the option of changing gear conventionally.

Here's the Mk3 Mondeo in ST220 guise:

MondeoMk3-ST220.jpg
 
thanks for posting the pic of the 250. i used to have a print out on my wall at work but i lost it and the original file i had on my computer, but now it's back where it belongs!
 
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