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Ford's New Focus ST: A Global Performance Car on the Horizon

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Ford's Team RS and SVT engineering teams are putting a fleet of around 60 pre-production prototypes of the new Focus ST through a punishing regime of testing and development to fine-tune the car's driving dynamics and performance. The new Focus ST will be powered by a high-performance version of Ford's new 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, targeting an exhilarating 250 PS (246 hp), while still delivering significantly better fuel economy than the previous generation Focus ST sold in Europe.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Focus ST is Ford's first global performance car, conceived under the One Ford strategy, and will be available in Europe and North America.
  • The car will be powered by a high-performance 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, targeting 250 PS (246 hp) and significantly better fuel economy than the previous generation Focus ST.
  • The development team has completed demanding cold weather testing in northern Europe and is fine-tuning the car's ride, steering, and handling.
  • The new Focus ST will offer an even more engaging driver experience, with highly tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) and driver-orientated seats.
  • The car's final set-up will be achieved after painstaking tuning on some of the most demanding roads in the world.

Statistics:

  • 60 pre-production prototypes of the new Focus ST are being tested and developed by Ford's Team RS and SVT engineering teams.
  • The new Focus ST targets 250 PS (246 hp) from its 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine.
  • The car is expected to deliver significantly better fuel economy than the previous generation Focus ST sold in Europe.
  • The development team has completed cold weather testing in northern Europe.
  • The new Focus ST will be available in Europe and North America, marking the first time the ST performance badge will be sold in Asian markets.

Sources:

  • "Ford Takes New Focus ST Onto the World Stage" (VerticalNews.com, no date provided)
  • "Ford's One Ford strategy brings ST performance badge to North American and Asian customers" (VerticalNews.com, no date provided)

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