Ford Focus ST. Practical car with sports filling
Ford Focus ST-sports version of the Ford Focus - front-wheel drive compact car C class, produced since 2001 by the American company Ford. Today, the fourth generation Ford Focus ST Hatchback 5-doors of the 2019 model year can be purchased on the Israeli market.
The most’ charged “of all the” focuses’, the Ford Focus ST is very different from its counterparts. And not only by the rich equipment. A powerful engine, a different gearbox, an upgraded suspension - all emphasize the sporty qualities of the car. If you want to describe the character of the Focus ST in one word, that word will be ‘easy’. ST is easy to climb, easy to brake, it is easily given any, the most insidious turn.
The first generation
The first generation Ford Focus ST was produced from 2001 to 2005. The letters " ST ‘on the first charged Focus stood for " Sport Technologies " - a new philosophy of Ford’s European division, designed to provide an unforgettable experience for the driver for a reasonable price, without compromising the reliability and durability of the equipment. The first ST had a two-liter Duratec engine under the hood, boosted to 170 hp. Sensitive, fast, accurate - such epithets were awarded to the first Ford Focus ST.
The second generation
The second generation Ford Focus ST was produced from 2005 to 2010, going through a facelift in 2008. The second Focus ST received a five-cylinder turbocharged engine of 2.5 liters. In 2010, a 345-horsepower RS500 special edition was produced with a circulation of 500 cars. The number of ‘Ford’ spare parts in the second generation Focus ST was small. The engine, gearbox and brakes were from Volvo, which was then under the wing of the American auto giant. A comfortable " hot " hatchback was the perfect option for every day. Buyers appreciated it - 38 209 cars were sold, which was a record among all Ford sports cars of the European branch.
The third generation
The third generation Ford Focus ST was produced from 2012 to 2018, going through a facelift in 2015. While the second-generation ST offered a 3-or 5-door hatchback, the third-generation Focus ST became a three-door hatchback and station wagon. A new 250 hp engine, a new approach to equipment, interior materials, acoustic comfort and a new design-all this is embodied in the third Ford Focus ST. The new ST received an aerodynamic body kit, LED taillights, anatomical Recaro seats for the driver and front passenger, a sports multifunctional steering wheel, an on-board computer, additional indicators of oil pressure, boost and temperature, as well as aluminum decor.
If you want to describe the character of the Focus ST in one word, that word will be ‘easy’. ST is easy to climb, easy to brake, it is easily given any, the most insidious turn.
Ford Focus ST 2018 replaced the 225-horsepower ‘turbo five’ Volvo 4-cylinder unit EcoBoost, borrowed from the Ford Mondeo and brought to the power of 250 hp. Grew and torque - from 320 to 360 Nm. Accordingly, a new 6-speed ‘mechanics’ with modified gear ratios, which is borrowed from diesel modifications, was required. The power of the engine is enough to accelerate the new Focus ST to 100 km / h in just 6.5 seconds. The Focus has always been highly secure, and the third generation in the EuroNCAP crash test was also highly rated.
The fourth generation
The fourth generation Ford Focus ST is available from 2019 to the present. The new Ford Focus ST 2019/2020 has two main advantages - rich equipment and high safety. Hot 5-door hatchback - a worthy alternative to many brands of the same class. A practical car with a sports ‘stuffing’, the Ford Focus ST 2020 will please fans with several updates in technology: a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with a capacity of 280 hp, an optional 7-speed ‘automatic’, an electronically controlled elsd differential on the front axle. The model also received improvements in design and instrumentation.
The new Ford Focus ST 2019/2020 has two main advantages-rich equipment and high safety. Hot 5-door hatchback-a worthy alternative to many brands of the same class.
The body of the Ford Focus ST 2020 has a more sporty and aggressive shape, in front - the original bumper with a different configuration, a massive spoiler on the trunk lid, a powerful diffuser with two round exhaust nozzles on the sides. The interior of the new Focus with the ST prefix has a special finish that allows you to create a sporty atmosphere. Focus ST 2020 also has a wide range of modern assistance systems.
