New Ford Focus ST to Star in the 2012

The new Focus ST 2012 has not even hit the road again, but the first model of Ford's overall performance has already secured a position in the car of the future film star blockbuster UK, The Sweeney, which is based on the original TV series was released in the UK between 1975 and 1978.

Ford has been closely linked to the television series the 1970 Sweeney, as the stars in the drama of the Police Ford Granada, consuls and curtains against violent crime in London.

For the film of 2012, with production continuing until Christmas, Ford said it has delivered several principles to build ST hatchback accent to join the Mondeo, Galaxy and Transit is also used in the film as private vehicles.

Sweeney will be broadcast on the big screen in the UK in September.

The new Focus ST, on the other hand, will go on sale in Britain in the summer of 2012.

Ford has developed two variants of the ST, a five-door hatchback model is offered in 40 countries around the world including the United States and Canada, and a wagon version for sale only in Europe. Both models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged 250 horsepower is estimated at 360 Nm (265.5 lbs-ft).

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Ford Focus ST Concept

Ford has released some more official information about her new boy racer GTI Fire, 2012 Focus ST, which will make its world premiere in Paris on September 30. As we have already said, the golden catfish can be powered by a 250 HP four-cylinder engine and rides on snazzy 19-inch wheels spun with 360 Nm / 265 lb-ft of torque. The car also rides an inch lower than the standard Focus.

Pimped as "Ford's first global steps trigger high-performance model," ST 2.0-liter EcoBoost receives its intake / exhaust setup developed SVT and Team RS, and the need for development of the motor are obtained turbo'da engine behave accordingly at the same time reduce CO2 production in 20%. In the third rule of the clutch pedal and six-speed gearbox attached, while automatic (or perhaps double-clutch?) It binds to the site at the end.

Ford has not revealed what is involved with "high performance brakes and suspension tuning shop", but the parties must be worthy of the badge ST. There is also a control system Vectoring of torque to the car in the corners as if on rails.

Inside is the only place you might expect (Neoprene and leather Recaros), and a single knob on the steering wheel and ST. The coronation of the center console boost, oil temperature and oil pressure gauges.

FoMoCo global C-Car Vehicle Line Director, Gunnar Herrmann says, "ST is the flagship of the range performance of the new Focus, and we are excited to offer our passionate customers will soon premiere in Paris. ST represents the highest expression Focus driving dynamics and performance, and we believe that the new model confirms the reputation of Ford's ST heritage among enthusiast drivers and attract new fans as well. "

While I could do without the high-school style and fake carbon fiber trim, it's a car I can not wait to see the look on the dealers.

By Phil Alex

 

 

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2011 Lexus IS-F Receives Euro 5 V8 And New Dashboard

European fans of the Lexus IS-F will rejoice, this is a sports car that did not close the other side of the pond due to the introduction of Euro 5 emission standards. Unlike the current generation of Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R and Mazda RX-8 to name a few, IS-F makes it a 2011 model year, thanks to the line 5.0-liter V8, which is now completely updated with Euro 5 emissions standards.

Product description says that the power remains unchanged 423HP with the IS F is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km / h (62 mph) 4.7 seconds and top speed electronically up to 270 km / h (168 mph).

Like the rest of the series flagship 2011MY IS IS F benefits from some subtle exterior and interior revisions. Outside, carries with revised headlights Sports Saloon LED daytime running lights and a new finish option with the name "Starlight Black GF."

On board are the changes in the new belt over dark fiber, revised front seat design improves driver support, blue instead of white stitched leather seats, and, last but not least, a new instrument panel design repositions the tachometer, speedometer and recovery within a binnacle. U.S. buyers expect updates 2011MY same style (or 2012MY) version of the IS-F.

The IS-F 2011 will have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show next month, with sales in Europe to follow soon after.

 

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