From the August 2013 Issue but Ford’s new turbocharged Focus ST proves there’s still some energy While the ST’s 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is rated at 252 horsepower and 270 poundWhen you’ve reviewed over 600 cars, few new ones surprise you. With the polished road manners and granitic structure of a far more expensive car, the 2012 Ford Focus was one of the few. But its 160-horsepower engine, while easily adequate for daily driving, doesn’t provide the thrust many driving enthusiasts demand. For 2013, this should no longer be a problem. A 252-horsepower Ford Focus Renault Mégane RS, VW GTI, 2013 Focus ST (test mules) The more powerful ST should be quicker than the VW—we predict a 6.1-second 0-to-60 time—while returning similar fuel economy. The GTI’s
The Ford Focus ST has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 252 hp and 270 lb-ft linked exclusively to a 6-speed manual. With that, the Focus ST goes 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds, Car and Driver reports. And for a little extra, Mountune’s factory-warranty-backed tuning kit can bump the output to 275 hp and 296 lb-ft on 93-octane
The 2015 Ford Focus ST hot hatch is improved in nearly every respect after a refresh for this model year. 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbo I-4/252 hp @ 5,500 rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm; Transmission
Height adjustable driver seat. 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment. 38.0 in. Split-folding rear seatback. Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags. Front and rear head airbags. Passenger
The signature feature of the front-wheel-drive 2014 Ford Focus ST is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.
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