The all-new Ford Focus ST will be manufactured with best-ever craftsmanship and quality following a €600 million investment at Ford's Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany.Ī new generation of Ford's 2.3-litre EcoBoost all-aluminium engine is the most powerful ever offered for a Focus ST. "We've incorporated learnings from programmes including our Ford GT supercar and the acclaimed Focus RS to develop a mid-size performance car with a degree of flexibility that's unique in its segment." "Intelligent technologies like eLSD and CCD make our all-new Focus ST the most 'Jekyll and Hyde' yet, able to switch from refined tourer to focussed performance car at the push of a button," said Leo Roeks, Ford Performance director, Europe. Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) - standard for five-door EcoBoost variants - enhances the short long arm (SLA) independent rear suspension configuration for ultimate refinement. Ford's 280 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol and 190 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines* both deliver a broad spread of power and torque across the rev-range, for fast-revving sports performance.įord's first application of an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) for a front-wheel drive vehicle further enhances as standard the cornering and stability of the EcoBoost-powered variant - sharpening responses to changing grip levels and driver inputs using computer-controlled pre-emptive actuation.Ī choice of six-speed manual or quick-shifting new seven-speed automatic transmissions is offered, and Selectable Drive Modes technology is introduced to the Focus ST for the first time, enabling drivers to adjust the vehicle's character to suit the driving scenario. Ford's new C2 architecture is enhanced with unique suspension, braking and powertrain configurations for the most responsive and agile Focus ST driving experience ever - on road and track.Ī new engine line-up makes available to drivers up to 12 per cent more power and 17 per cent more torque compared with the previous generation Ford Focus ST. The all-new Ford Focus ST builds on the class-leading driving dynamics of the fourth generation Focus in five-door and wagon body styles. ![]() This, like the rest of the handling experience, encourages more spirited driving, rather than scaring you into taking it easy the Focus ST feels like a bigger Fiesta rather than a mid-size hatchback.Ford revealed the all-new Ford Focus ST - developed by Ford Performance to deliver nimble hot-hatchback thrills in a stylish, comfortable and practical family car. The steering is sharp and intuitive, and the brakes, although a tad soft, are easy to judge and don't fade after a few intense stops. It encourages fun and rewards skill, while still being entertaining for the novice who does not push their luck too much. If you've got some experience and commitment, though, this is a far more engaging car than what Germany can offer you in this segment. ![]() This is a car that encourages full attack into corners, but only if you know what you're doing and what to expect from a well-sorted chassis - sudden changes in throttle input without an experienced driver behind the wheel will catch unsuspecting Ken Block fans out in a bad way. ![]() Whoops, too much oversteer? Smooth throttle input through the electronic LSD will balance the car again. Lift off the loud pedal? You've got oversteer. This car eats up corners and responds beautifully to throttle inputs. On to the Focus ST's party trick - its chassis.
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