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France top

In Spring 1982 or 1983, the limited edition "Surf" is on sale. Until 31.05., there is a competition at all Ford outlets in which 300 surf boards "BIG-MARINE" can be won.Q


Germany top

06/1976
The Ford Fiesta is introduced with three motor (1.0 l LC, 1.0 l HC, 1.1 l) and four decor (Base model, L, S, Ghia) choices.

11/1976
The Fiesta is awarded the "Goldene Lenkrad" (Golden Steering Wheel) of Bild am Sonntag. At this time, 64.000 Fiestas have been ordered.

12/1976 or 01/1977
After 6 months 118.400 Fiestas have been sold, then the best sales result for any new car in Europe.

09/1977
The Fiesta Expreß is introduced (delivery car version without rear side windows and rear seats).

11/1977
500.000 Fiestas produced.

05/1978
750.000 Fiestas produced In the Germany registration statistics the Fiesta comes in first in its claß.

09/1978
Special model "Avus II".

01/1979
On 09.01.1979 the 1.000.000th Fiesta is produced. Special model "Millionär" (Millionaire).

01/1980
The new decor option group Fiesta GL is introduced at the Brußels Automobile Salon on 16.01.1980.Q
1.500.000 Fiestas built.

02/1980
Special model Fiesta X.

03/1980
Special model "Del Sol" (sun roof)Q.

07/1980
Introduction of the Fiesta "Super S": 1.1 or 1.3 l engine, 6x13" alloy rims (RS programme) with 185/60 SR 13 tyres, front and rear spoilers, wider mudguards, radiator grill in the same colour as the car, bodyside stripes, additional halogen lights, rear window washer.Q

10/1980
Special model Fiesta "Festival".

03/1981
On 25.03.1981 the 2.000.000th Fiesta is produced.

04/1981
Special model "Bravo" (to celebrate the 2.000.000th Fiesta).Q

09/1981
"Facelifting" of the 1982 Fiestas models: stronger bumpers, changed outside mirrors and door handles etc. Improved decor option groups and engines. The GL choice is no longer available, instead the new Fiesta XR 2.

09/1983
The Fiesta II is introduced.


Sonstiges
More special models: Fiesta Lady, Fiesta Festival 2 (spring 1983).

Source: KorpQ and others.


The Netherlands top

In the Netherlands, the standard models of the Fiesta are called Festival (equiv. to base model in Germany), Bravo (equiv. To L in Germany), Ghia, S and XR 2 (as of 1982).Q


Spain top

In Spain, several limited editions were ißued as well, among them
Uno
Disco
Bravo
Balear

Thanks to Ricardo for this information.


Switzerland top

The models other than the base model were called L, S and Ghia as in Germany. The limited editions Supersport and Festival were offered as well (as of 1980).Q


UK top

In the UK, the Fiesta is introduced in February 1977.Q
Apart from the standard models there have been numerous special editions:Q Q

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