Libre was a small, four-passenger convertible built off of Ford’s European B-platform. Sharply angled windshield, clean sheet body surfaces, and quad-doors were design highlights. A 1.25-liter Sigma engine mated to a five-speed manual supplied power.
Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in 1998, the Ford Libre Concept was another Ford approach to using Fiesta architecture to create a stunning, open-top sports car.
The Libre Concept featured a rear-hinged second door to allow access to the rear seating. It was finished in red with a cream leather interior. The exterior design featured Ford’s New Edge design language, with teardrop-shaped headlamps and a large lower front grille. It was fitted with cast alloy wheels in a five-spoke design with 17-inch Pirelli P-Zero tires. Body-color treatments are carried through to the vehicle's interior, contrasting nicely with the cream-colored materials.
Source: Ford Media Site; www.chicagoautoshow.com
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