Developed by Ford TeamRS – by enthusiasts for enthusiasts
Introduces a new era of performance cars for Ford
Turbocharged Duratec ST , 225 PS 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine
Gutsy 320 Nm of torque from 1600 rpm right through to 4000 rpm
Exceptional handling attributes and outstanding roadholding
Focus ST is agile, fast, powerful, but still practical for everyday driving
Fast and practical, the Ford Focus ST offers a no-compromise package for the performance car driver. Ford TeamRS, the company's racing and performance arm, has developed a car that is ideal for the performance motorist, while offering that welcome dash of refinement too.
With the introduction of the Fiesta ST in 2004, Ford TeamRS began to redefine Ford's performance models. The exciting new Focus ST , which will be introduced this Autumn, is a significant evolution of Ford's ST brand, delivering an addictive personality combined with high performance. It is the most powerful Ford Focus road car to date.
Power for performance
A potent turbocharged Duratec ST, 2.5 litre, 5-cylinder engine delivers an impressive 225PS. Equipped with a slick-operating six-speed manual gearbox and capable of a top speed in excess of 240 km/h (around 150mph), it needs only 6.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (6.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph). With target performance data like this, the Focus ST places itself firmly in the league of high performance sports cars.
Jost Capito, Director Ford TeamRS, believes that the Focus ST is the purest expression yet of the ST, Sport Technologies, Ford performance brand.
He said: "We have spared no effort in making this the most exciting Ford Focus road car yet. It is a perfect car for drivers who love the performance motoring experience, but do not want to sacrifice high standards of refinement, comfort and practicality."
The car looks the part, taking the clean, dynamic lines of the new Focus and moving them a stage further. The ST states its intentions clearly on low-profile 225/40 R18 tyres mounted on 18x8-inch cast aluminium wheels. Inside and out, Focus ST is a well-crafted, refined performer – a highly capable sports car for everyday driving.
Focus ST Chassis
The already outstanding Focus chassis, which offers class-leading handling and roadholding, has been modified and stiffened for the ST. Additional stiffness at the front end has been achieved by adding an extra cross-member across the bulkhead between the MacPherson struts.
The ST’s handling set-up has been tailored to reward the enthusiast driver and in the same time allow refined driving. For the ST the front springs have also been considerably stiffened by 30% and the dampers have been recalibrated. The rear springs also have been stiffened by 30% and the anti-roll bar increased by 5%, all this to serve the Focus ST and give the car impressive grip and extraordinary road holding. The lowering of the chassis by 25mm adds to the great driving experience.
The brakes have been upgraded to match the performance of ST, developing the already impressive system employed on other Focus models. The 320mm x 28 mm front ventilated discs have been fitted with large calipers and pads to provide an even better initial bite as befits the Focus ST 's status as a performance car.
Safety features include a rigid passenger cell, footwell protection, collapsible steering column and pedals and side impact protection door beams. Among the passive safety systems are driver and passenger front and side airbags, pyrotechnic belt pre-tensioners and neck injury protection system on front seats.
Developing the Focus ST look
The Focus ST signals its performance credentials with detailed design cues that echo Ford’s World Rally Championship contenders.
The visual weight of the front bumper has been emphasised to give the Focus ST a lowered look incorporating an aggressive inverted-trapezoid lower grille. Flanking the top of the lower grille, fog lamp openings are trimmed in brushed aluminium.
At the rear, reversing and rear fog lamp features are given similar design treatment, while the lower bumper has been sculpted to create the appearance of a sportscar-like aerodynamic venturi from which the chrome-tipped dual sport exhausts emerge.
Focus ST interior
Focus ST’s unique additional instrument pod, incorporated on the upper instrument panel, creates an immediate visual impact. Turbocharger boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure are displayed by these instruments and provide the enthusiastic driver with useful data.
Focus ST’s black headliner and A-pillars give the interior a purposeful, cockpit feel. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has an increased rim section with bold thumb grips and three brushed aluminium-finished spokes. Stylish Recaro sport driver and passenger seats provide optimal lateral support during spirited driving.
These figure hugging seats can carry, if the customer desires, inserts matching the exterior colour of the car; this no-cost option is available on selected colours in the Focus ST range including Performance Blue and the eye catching Electric Orange. Full leather trim and a sculpted rear bench seat are also available as options.
FORD FOCUS ST TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Data
Engine Type
2.5L 20 V DOHC
Displacement (cc)
2522 cm 3
Bore (mm)
83,0
Stroke (mm)
93,2
Fuel type, grade
Unleaded, 98 or 95 (RON)
Max power (ISO kW/PS)
165.5 kW (225 PS)
At engine speed (rpm)
6100 /min
Max torque (ISO Nm)
320 Nm
At engine speed (rpm)
1600 – 4000 /min
Compression ratio
9.0
Cylinders
5, in line
Cylinder head/BLOCK
aluminium alloy
Valves per cylinder
4
Valve gear
DOHC with direct-acting mechanical shimless tappets
Turbocharger
KKK-Warner integrated turbo system
Engine management
BOSCH MOTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Fuel injection
Sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI)
Ignition
Electronic distributorless
Emission level
European Stage IV, with electronic on-board diagnostics (EOBD)
TRANSMISSION
Transmission type
manual 6-speed
Clutch Type
SINGLE DRY CLUTCH AND DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension.
Independent MAcPherson struts with offset coil spring
Rear Suspension
Independent Short-Long Arm ( SLA ) Control Blade multi-link system
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion, RATIO 14,8
Turning circle (m)
Kerb-to-kerb: 11.7
Brake System
Dual-circuit, diagonally split, hydraulically operated discs front and rear. Vacuum servo-assist. Standard electronically controlled anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and optional Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) system
Front
320 x 25 mm ventilated discs
Rear
280 x 11 mm solid discs
WHEELS/TYRES
Standard wheel type
Cast alluminium alloy
Standard wheel size (in)
18x8
Tyre size – standard
225/40 R 18
Exterior
3/5 DR
Overall length (mm)
4362
Overall width (mm)
1840
Overall height (mm)
1497
Wheelbase (mm)
2640
Front tread (mm)
1535
Rear tread (mm)
1531
WEIGHTS
3/5 dr
basic kerb (kg)
1317/1362 (inc. 75 kg person)
GROSS VEHICLE MASS (kg)
1860/1890
PAYLOAD (kg)
543/528
Luggage compartment (VDA) L
385
TARGETED PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY
Max speed (kph)
241
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (SECS)
0-60 mph (secs)
Flexibility 50-100 km/h (4 th) (secs)
6.8
6.5
6.1
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Urban (ECE l/100 km)
Extra Urban (ECE l/100 km)
Combined (ECE l/100 km)
CO 2 – combined mode (g/km)
