Focus ST

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They've already teased it and shown it too many times, but the production Ford Focus ST finally makes its formal debut in Frankfurt this week. At least in Europe anyway. Calling it Ford's "first truly global performance car," the Focus ST is powered by the 2.0-liter, all-aluminum Ford EcoBoost engine featuring high pressure direct injection, low-inertia turbocharging and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT) delivering 250PS and strong torque levels in a broad, flat torque curve peaking at 360Nm. The EcoBoost 2.0-liter in the Focus ST is expected to cut both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent from the previous-generation European model when fuel consumption data is certified. A 6-speed manual gearbox, trick suspension, steering and brakes, as well as a whole bunch of other goodies are included that make this car special, none of which we'll mention now since it will be unveiled again at the L.A. auto show in November. The Focus ST will be available to U.S. customers next June.

[Omnigear]

no RS =(

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With the all-new Focus ST road car making its global production debut, Ford is unveiling a special motorsport counterpart – the race-tweaked, production-based Focus ST-R – at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Focus ST-R is purpose-built for the track by Ford Racing in North America as a fully-prepared competition car. It features a 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll cage, uprated brakes and track-tuned suspension. The all-new Focus ST-R has been crafted by engineers at Ford Racing – with technical support from Ford’s Global Performance Vehicles group – to allow it to compete in a huge variety of series, including Grand-Am ST, World Challenge TC and the Canadian Touring Car Series. Ford also hopes teams will race the car in key European motorsport series and major national events such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. “We’re thrilled to be taking the Focus ST-R from concept to reality for motorsport enthusiasts initially in North America and potentially around the world,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “The previous turn-key race cars we developed for North American racing (Mustang FR500C, Mustang FR500S, Mustang Cobra Jet, Boss 302R and Boss 302S) have been hugely successful, so we are hopeful that the ST-R will be the first such vehicle for global series and as a direct result of the company's global platform strategy and our technical support program for motorsport applications of Focus and Fiesta models. This is a competitive turn key race car that will allow our customers to compete successfully in multiple series around the world with minor modifications. And it shows the on-going alignment of Ford Racing with our Performance Vehicles development group.” The Focus ST-R will be available to order from Ford dealers' parts departments in North America by seasoned hardcore professional drivers, amateur racers and track day enthusiasts as well. Ford’s vision is to broaden availability to additional regions in the future.

[NASKRON]

nice

[laughrun]

john are you going over to ford?

[ALL4GLH]

It sounds pretty impressive, just hope it lives up to the hype........

[Hyperion]

I have to admit, Ford's really gotten their sh!t together. I'm curious to see how it performs.

[qwikredline]

john are you going over to ford?

not likely. RL for ever.

[Baron7700]

I want that motor or the 3.5 V6TT for my 68 Mustang. Coyote would be a tough fit (although very doable like any other mod motor in vintage mustang, only SWEET gas mileage with DI Turbo motors)

[laughrun]

John you are RL! They are nothing without you.

[aikidoshadow]

I loved my redline before I knew John was around making parts. lol

[qwikredline]

ya we RL 'iners are unique. its not me, its the car and the folks who drive them lol.
cobalts are okay too.

cruze notsomuch. hehe

[deftonesfan867]

Don't expect it to be SS cheap folks.

Can almost bet it will cost more than a base V6 Mustang.

[RLProfessional]

Redlines ftw.

And on topic this sounds pretty nice but I'd stay away simply because I've had bad experiences with Fords

[ssweeet]

Pics of the Ford Focus ST

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Thanks sweet I was too lazy to photobucket the piktars.

[RLProfessional]

Interior reactions: Steering wheel looks THICK, stereo looks confusing, seats look wicked, arm rest looks a bit too short (a tall coffee cup wouldn't allow you to keep your arm on the arm rest) and far from the gear shifter for a relaxing highway drive

Exterior reactions: car doesn't look that special to me...looks kinda cheezy. And those rims remind me of SRT4s

[ac66bronco]

http://www.motorward.com/2011/09/201...rd-focus-st-r/

link with pictars!

Why oh why did I just buy a new car

[rallycobalt06]

overall i like it.

i think the exterior is aggressive enough. the only thing i don't like is how the tail light wraps around the rear quarter panels.

the interior looks really cool. definitely digging the two-tone/race style seats.

[B.rad]

Better than fiats, that's not saying much though. Still an eh car.