(August 8, 2011) BRENTWOOD, Essex — Britain's best-selling small car, the Ford Fiesta, continues to expand its appeal with the launch of a new special edition, the "Centura," which builds on the most popular model and engine choice in the UK.

The Centura celebrates the 100th anniversary of Ford in Britain, and, available exclusively in black, it pays tribute to the first Ford vehicles to be manufactured in the UK, the Model T in 1911 — which were all black.

Based on the Ford Fiesta Zetec, the Centura boasts a comprehensive list of additional standard equipment valued at £1,800 ($2,880) including metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirror and door caps, LED daylight running lights, 16-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels,  automatic headlamps and windshield wipers, reverse parking sensors and a parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror.

Just 1,000 Ford Fiesta Centura special editions will be available, priced at £13,395 ($21,432)  for the three-door version and £13,995 ($22,392) for the five-door.

The Fiesta remains the UK's best-selling car with 52,327 sold in the first half of this year.