Saturday 17 September 2011

Ford premiers 2012 Focus ST Hatchback and Wagon




Ford has premiered their new edition Ford Focus ST Hatchback and Wagon much before its schedule, which was planned to be launched at the 2011Frankfurt Motor Show. The North American company could not wait for long and since the customers proved over curios about the item, they just unveiled it and introduced the model to the world.
This new 5door Focus ST will be sold all over the world. But the Wagon is planned for the European market only.
Both these two models will get its power from 2.0-litre 4-cylinder Eco Boost engine that can produce 250 HP and 360 Nm of torque and support the wheels of the head of the car through a six-speed gearbox that works manually. Regarding the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions the ST has proved to be 20 percent more efficient than the earlier edition called, Euro spec Focus ST, but the manufacturer is still to work on the test drives and confirm the correct figures.
The model also talks about enhancement in the suspension and brake system. Thus taking the car dynamics to the next level.
The new Focus ST’s Automatic Power supported Steering (EPAS) is also specially improved with Ford’s Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) mechanism. Therefore the car drivers can now accelerate at full throttle and they at the same time they will get the comfortable grip on uneven surfaces.
Regarding the design of this hatch back and Wagon, they appear like the alphabet Y in shape with 18 inch wheels of alloy made and special performance pack is also available for only those who wishes to upgrade the model. Along with these items, you may also get the aerodynamically improved elements like aprons, sills of both sides, a spoiler for the roof, a diffuser and special sporty seats from Recaro.

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