Ford Focus ST (Mk II) 2005-2010

[Matt]

PERFORMANCE FOCUS FOR FORD AT GENEVA

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 15 February, 2005 –A striking all-new Ford Focus ST performance model and elegant new Focus 4-door dominates the news from Ford at the 75 th Salon International de L’Automobile in Geneva.

PREVIEWING THE NEW FOCUS ST

--Exciting all-new ST (Sport Technologies) Focus on sale towards the end of 2005

--Turbocharged Duratec ST 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine will deliver around 220PS
Head-turning design signals sporting intent, but Focus ST remains practical for everyday use

--Sporty interior communicates purpose and emotion

--New Focus provides a strong base for performance road cars, competition models

Quicker to market than previous generation ST thanks to Ford Team RS
Previewing an exciting new performance model – the new Focus ST – Ford is demonstrating to performance enthusiasts they don’t have long to wait for another special model from Ford Team RS. The new Focus ST – sporting around 220PS and finished in brilliant orange for its Geneva preview – will be on sale towards the end of 2005.

Powered by a turbocharged Duratec ST 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine and equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, the Focus ST promises to raise the new Focus’s reputation as a driver’s car to new heights.

“When performance enthusiasts see this car, they are going to have high expectations. The Focus ST is going to live up to them,” said Jost Capito, who heads Ford’s racing and performance arm, Ford Team RS. “This car looks fast from its design, and every functional attribute is being engineered to deliver on that expectation.”

Focus ST’s stance – low-profile 225/40 performance tyres on sculpted 18x8-inch five-spoke cast aluminium wheels – speaks driving confidence and grip. Inside and out, Focus ST’s design makes its performance attributes clear, but in a manner that also supports refinement, craftsmanship and practicality. Focus ST remains a comfortable car for everyday family driving.

Together with the recently introduced Fiesta ST model and the acclaimed Mondeo ST220, the new Focus ST epitomises the sporty attributes Ford ST models stand for: extending the strengths of their core models and enjoying clear differentiation from rally car inspired RS derivatives.

Full technical details of the new Ford Focus ST will be revealed closer to its launch towards the end of 2005.

[Matt]

Ford Focus ST #2

[Matt]

Ford Focus ST #3

[Pando]

It looks like a crossing of the Mondeo, Fiesta, a Volvo and a Lexus... i have to digest this for a while. I'm not saying I don't like it's looks, I'm just surprised they changed it this much.

[netburner]

The car which is shown above official was only a conceptcar, but Ford will show us the really version at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Will they? Well, they said, but when I walked around the servicepark of this years Rallye Deutschland... guess what I saw there? Yes, the realcar, the Ford Focus ST! They had 4 cars there and I made pictures of 2 of them. Here they are:

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Ford Focus ST #5

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Ford Focus ST #6

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Ford Focus ST #7

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Ford Focus ST #8

[syko]

man i love that car

[islero]

Haha they lifted the rims straight out of the Gallardo, downsized them a bit and plonked em on to a Focus!!!!

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

*heaves in a bucket* paint.

[Matt]

NEW FORD FOCUS ST - HOT HATCH, COOL PRICE

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 13 September, 2005 - Fast yet refined, the new Ford Focus ST offers a mouth-watering performance package for the enthusiast driver and, with on-the-road prices from £17,495, establishes a new value benchmark in the UK market.
The exciting new Focus ST is a significant evolution of Ford's ST brand, delivering an addictive combination of performance and affordability - something the blue oval has pioneered over the last 20 years - since the days of the Escort XR3 and RS Turbo.

The new Focus ST is the most powerful Focus road car developed to date and has proved its potential by lapping the infamous Nurbürgring a full 10sec faster than the original Focus RS, itself a modern performance icon. Ford TeamRS, the company's UK-based racing and performance arm, has developed a car specifically for the performance enthusiast without compromising day-to-day comfort or practicality.

Focus ST is available to order from 1st October in three specifications and in an exciting choice of colours including Performance Blue, Panther Black, Colorado Red, Sea Grey and an eye-catching Electric Orange.

Focus ST £17,495

Standard specification includes a characterful 2.5-litre Duratec five-cylinder 20-valve turbocharged engine developing 225PS at 6,100rpm and 320Nm of torque at just 1,600rpm. Unique 18in alloy wheels, three-spoke leather-clad steering wheel, special ST body styling and a large rear spoiler complete the sporting credentials. Inside, Recaro sports seats, black headliner, 'submarine' lighting, a six-speed close-ratio gearbox, and unique additional instrument pod containing a turbo boost pressure gauge, and oil temperature and pressure dials, all come as standard.

Focus ST 2 £18,495

More generously specified than the Astra VXR, Focus ST 2 is also positioned £500 cheaper. Furthermore, it costs a significant £1,500 less than a four-cylinder Golf GTI. Additional specification over ST 1 includes an MP3-compatible Sony CD/radio system, Xenon Headlamps, heated front windscreen and ESP traction and stability management.

Focus ST 3 £19,495

Focus ST 3 adds electric 10-way adjustable Recaro front seats, full leather trim and a Sony six-CD autochanger to Focus ST 2 specification.

Power for performance

Unique in this segment, the ST's turbocharged five-cylinder engine delivers an impressive 225PS at 6,100rpm. Equipped with a slick operating six-speed manual gearbox it is capable of a top speed of 150mph, and needs only 6.5sec to accelerate from zero to 60mph. With such performance potential, the Focus ST positions 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" brand. "We have spared no effort in making this the most exciting Ford Focus road car yet," said Capito. "It is a perfect car for drivers who love that unique performance experience, but do not want to sacrifice high standards of refinement, comfort and practicality."

With its carefully enhanced sporting image, the ST is worthy of Ford's affordable performance heritage. The ST states its intentions clearly on low-profile 225/40 R18 tyres mounted on 18x8in cast aluminium wheels. Inside and out, Focus ST is a well-crafted, refined performer - a highly capable sports car for everyday use.

Focus ST Chassis

The already outstanding Focus chassis, which offers class-leading handling and road holding, has been substantially modified and uprated for the ST. Additional stiffness at the front has been achieved by adding an extra cross-member across between the MacPherson struts by the bulkhead.

The front springs have been stiffened by 30 per cent and the dampers recalibrated to match. The rear springs also have been stiffened by 30 per cent and the anti-roll bar diameter increased by 5 per cent. Overall ride height has been lowered by 25mm.

The brakes have been upgraded to match the performance of ST, developing the already impressive system employed on other Focus models. The 320mm diameter front ventilated discs have been fitted with large calipers and high-performance pads to provide even better initial bite, heat management and extended endurance, as befits the Focus ST's high performance potential.



Comprehensive safety features have been developed in tandem with the Focus's high performance and these include a rigid passenger safety cell, footwell reinforcement, collapsible steering column and pedals and side impact protection door beams. Additional passive safety systems are driver and passenger front and side airbags, pyrotechnic seatbelt pre-tensioners and neck injury protection system on front seats.

Developing the Focus ST look

The Focus ST signals its performance credentials with design cues that echo Ford's World Rally Championship contenders.

The visual weight of the front bumper emphasises the Focus ST lowered stance, and the aggressive inverted-trapezoid lower grille gives more graphic impact to the nose. Flanking 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 cluster, incorporated in the upper fascia, creates an immediate visual impact. Turbo boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure are displayed by three separate gauges and provide the enthusiastic driver with key operating data.

Focus ST's black headliner and A-pillars give the interior an intimate, cockpit feel. The leather 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 the optimal lateral support required for spirited driving.

These figure-hugging seats can be specified with colour-keyed inserts to match the exterior colour of the car. This no-cost option is available on selected colours in the Focus ST range.

[Matt]

Ford Focus ST #10

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Ford Focus ST #11

[Matt]

Ford Focus ST WRC Edition

[NSXType-R]

Is this car 4WD or FWD?

I like the looks of the car, but it's way too flashy to drive out on the street. I would have preferred something more subtle, maybe just the white with a couple of badges. I assume there's a power boost too right?

[baddabang]

<3 those white wheels. Even on a Ford.

[Matt]

No info yet - will add when available

[Ferrer]

I guess it's one of those limited editions just like the WRC-S (or something). This one actually doesn't look that bad.

[Cotterik]

sexy car but whats with the orange stripes? makes it look like a spy shot :p

[digitalcraft]

I'm not sure what it is, but I'm not a big fan. I love the idea of a black focus, and usually I like this type of conservative accents, but these just don't do it for me...

[baddabang]

sexy car but whats with the orange stripes? makes it look like a spy shot :p

More like a GTI wannabe.

[faksta]

Pics only.

[orshow]

The car has been cosmetically enhanced with all-new body panels, longer, sleeker headlights, a slightly wider lower front grille and a tidier rear end with smaller taillight clusters. The only carry-over part from the last car, says Ford, is the roof.

Underneath, the technical specifications will remain the same as the current STs, so it still uses the excellent 2.5-litre turbo Duratec five-cylinder engine, developing the same 222bhp at 6100rpm and 236lb ft of torque from a low 1600rpm. Prices are slightly cheaper than the outgoing models, starting at £17,995 for the three-door and £18,595 for the five-door.


Better spec for cooking models

The rest of the Focus range will be updated earlier, in January 2008, with improved standard equipment levels, an all-new look and more competitive pricing. Next year’s facelifted Focus will get, as standard, electronic stability control, four airbags, a CD stereo and the Easyfuel filler from the Mondeo, which prevents the wrong fuel being used. There’ll also be a DSG-style, dual-clutch paddle-shift gearbox on the options list, and a green 1.8-litre Flex Fuel bio-ethanol engine.

The newly restructured trim range for one of Britain’s biggest selling cars runs from Studio, through Style and Zetec, to Titanium and ST. Prices are, on average, £250 more expensive than the outgoing model, but base equipment is more generous.

Entry to the Focus range will remain via the 1.4-litre three-door Focus Studio model, to be priced at £11,945. Traditionally the most popular model, the 1.6-litre TDCI Zetec, with 16 inch alloys and body-coloured bumpers, will cost £16,045. Environmentally-sound bioethanol versions come in at £16,545 in three-door Zetec trim. And the luxurious Titanium estate version, with a 2.0-litre TDCi engine, costs £19,145.


no more pictures as of yet, but i'll keep looking

[orshow]

Found a few

[bruxell]

They STILL didn't change the wheels! They changed everything else. Does Ford simply have a surplus of these slightly Tinker-Toy looking split five-spokes???

[Cotterik]

the wheels are badass. why change them?

The car atleast looks more sporty at the front. The last focus looked just a little too.. german. Although it is the trend of ford europe to update each of their models every 2 years until theres nothing left to change. They always act as if its a completely different car. And all they've done is change the headlamps and polished a few knobs in the interior. People fall for it too.

[TS020]

I'd so pay the all of importing fees to get that car in my driveway, hell, I'd pay all of the importing fees to get a euro focus.

US focus = fugly.

[faksta]

Thanks for the info, orshow.

[Sledgehammer]

I think that the front grill is much to large.

[silverhawk]

They gave it the front of the Verve concept but it would have been a much better car if hadnt left the rear unchanged. what were they thinking?? its half a new car.

[nokru]

not good for me :(

[Duell]

Ford Focus ST 2008


see also Ford Focus 2008 (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/multimedia/34788-2008-ford-focus-st.html) in the multimedia section

[alxftp]

Yesterday I got my new 2008 Focus ST :D

[LeonOfTheDead]

Yesterday I got my new 2008 Focus ST :D

can i ask you...why a 5 doors?!:confused:

[Ferrer]

can i ask you...why a 5 doors?!:confused:
More practical?

I'd love a Focus ST estate... :)

[LeonOfTheDead]

More practical?

I'd love a Focus ST estate... :)

it's the sportiest version, it's not about practicality.
i cannot think something about sport in a hatch with so much doors:) i will find more useful an estate, at least you could say "hey man, i have children!".
in defense of my "3 doors opinion" i could say that this would suppose to be my car, so i am not interested if the access to rear places is comfortable, since i'm driving it :D
btw, i use so rarely rear doors that i nearly forgot their utility:D

for me it's 3-doors, or a coupe. "life is to short to be practical (and to run on diesel)" HAHAHA...my car (my mother's car) has 5 doors and it's a diesel :(

[NSXType-R]

I think that the front grill is much to large.

Who cares? The American Focus is much too ugly. :D

[LeonOfTheDead]

Who cares? The American Focus is much too ugly. :D

:D:D:D

btw i still prefer the first gen focus, this, as someone said before, is too "german"

[Cotterik]

yeah the original focus was great. unfortunately ford dont seem to believe in the 'its good so dont change it' philosophy so they've instantly made the first-gen focus a classic. But hey the new focus isnt BAD. its just not a focus in my eyes. Its a bigger car, its basically a mondeo with the ass cut off. Which goes to explain your question earlier. 5 Doors because its like putting 1 window on a plane. The original focus looked sweet in its 3 door edition. The angular windows flowed with the rearlights. The new one however looks exactly the same with or without 5 doors so you may aswell save the hassle for the backseat passengers in this case and get 5 doors. If you want a nifty 3 door ford, you get a Fiesta ST. Or if you really do want the fastest careless Focus then you wait for the RS and that deserves 3 doors no matter what.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Or if you really do want the fastest careless Focus then you wait for the RS and that deserves 3 doors no matter what.

holy words, i am pretty interested in the RS, even i am not going to buy it
even if the car's shape is the same in 3 or 5 doors configuration, my argument is something about "ideals", it's not simply aesthetics. a lot of people buy 5 doors hatch even if they don't need them.:)

[Ferrer]

it's the sportiest version, it's not about practicality.
i cannot think something about sport in a hatch with so much doors:) i will find more useful an estate, at least you could say "hey man, i have children!".
in defense of my "3 doors opinion" i could say that this would suppose to be my car, so i am not interested if the access to rear places is comfortable, since i'm driving it :D
btw, i use so rarely rear doors that i nearly forgot their utility:D

for me it's 3-doors, or a coupe. "life is to short to be practical (and to run on diesel)" HAHAHA...my car (my mother's car) has 5 doors and it's a diesel :(
Thing is I love Q-cars.

Focus ST estate in a discreet colour = :)

[LeonOfTheDead]

Thing is I love Q-cars.

i am sorry but...what do you mean by Q-cars?:confused:

[clutch-monkey]

Q-cars... like Q-ships.. sleepers..

[LeonOfTheDead]

Q-cars... like Q-ships.. sleepers..

...i still don't understand...:p

[clutch-monkey]

google it then.

[LeonOfTheDead]

google it then.

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh now i do get your point...:D

[Ferrer]

The new model #13

Also, merge with this: Ford Focus ST (2008) - Ultimatecarpage.com forums

[Ferrer]

The new model on the road #14

[Commodore GS/E]

I like the new Focus. However, i can't understand why Ford seems to offer no 3 door model in the new generation, mainly because the old gen's 3 door sold very well. Has anybody got info on that?

[f6fhellcat13]

The new front end isn't too bad, though it does look a bit like a retarded guppy in that paint color.
The back end, however, is pretty awful.

[csl177]

A three door would be nice... have no idea why it's no longer offered. The rear would be OK if the taillights weren't gak.
Much fussier lines than just 5 years ago. The auto design world is seriously messed up. :confused:

[092326001]

New one looks like an angry frog, but pulls it off better than most other angry frog cars.

[pimento]

So, if you want a car that looks like an angry frog, this is the one for you!