New Focus ST coming in 2012

Moses7

HIGH PERFORMANCE ST TOPS NEW FORD FOCUS LINEUP FOR PARIS MOTOR SHOW LAUNCH

Exciting new next-generation Ford Focus gears up for Paris launch of full production-ready range of bodystyles, displayed together for the first time
Global reveal of new high-performance 250PS Focus ST for 2012 launch
New Mondeo and C-MAX ranges on show
Ford accelerates efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with high-efficiency ECOnetic technologies and Electrification feature displays

Cologne, September 15, 2010 – The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus range is the star attraction in Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September 30.

For the first time, the complete global Ford Focus line-up of three production-ready dynamic bodystyles will be displayed together, providing customers with a full insight into this significant new model before it goes on sale in Europe and North America early in 2011.

Ford is also delivering on its promise to introduce a global performance version of the new Focus with a world premiere for the exciting flagship of the range, the muscular 250PS Focus ST. The dramatic new ST will launch in early 2012 and will be revealed on September 30 at the Ford stand by Alan Mulally, Ford’s President and CEO, and Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.

First Global Product

The formal launch of the full production-ready Focus range in Paris is highly significant for Ford, as it signals the introduction of the first truly global product developed under the Company’s ONE Ford strategy.

The Focus is Ford’s most significant car range globally. Developed at Ford’s Global Centre of Excellence for Small Cars in Germany, for sale in over 120 markets worldwide, the next-generation model is the most important Focus yet and is created from Ford Motor Company’s new global C segment platform with up to 80 per cent parts commonality globally. This platform will underpin at least ten vehicles around the world and account for some two million units of annual production by 2012.

With the complete range of three bodystyles on display in Paris for the first time – sporty five-door, elegant four-door and stylish wagon – show goers will have an exclusive opportunity to see and experience the car’s individual design and class leading technology first hand.

New Focus promises to be the smartest car in the C-segment and is packed with more affordable technologies and features than customers ever before in this segment, the next-generation Focus also offers customers the highest standards of quality and detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy, and takes the legendary Focus driving dynamics to a new level.

Previewing the exciting new Focus ST

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Ford Motor Company’s group vice president for Global Product Development, Derrick Kuzak, promised that an exciting new performance version of the next generation Ford Focus was in development.

At Paris, Ford is delivering on that promise by revealing an early preview model of the exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST. Targeted for launch in all global markets from early 2012, the all-new Ford Focus ST will be Ford’s first high-performance model developed under its global Performance Vehicles strategy.

The new range-topping Focus – which features a unique 250PS version of the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine – will be completely true to Ford’s ST heritage, offering driving enthusiasts an intoxicating cocktail of exhilarating performance and handling accompanied by an addictive sound.

Visitors to the Paris display also cannot fail to notice the show car’s highly distinctive sports exterior, which is finished in ‘Tangerine Scream’, a dramatic new body colour that reflects the new ST’s exciting and energetic character.

New Mondeo and C-MAX on Display

Taking their place alongside the next-generation Focus family will be five-door and wagon versions of the new Mondeo range, which was previewed at the recent Moscow International Automobile Salon. The Paris show sees the debut of the ultra- low CO2 Mondeo ECOnetic version. The Ford stand also showcases the latest S- MAX and Galaxy models which were launched earlier in 2010.

The all-new Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX will be represented by high series Titanium models fitted with a Ford EcoBoost 1.6-litre 180 PS petrol engine and the updated 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel. Bringing new levels of style and desirability to the compact Multi-Activity Vehicle (MAV) market, the all-new Ford C-MAX is the first production model using Ford’s exciting new global C-segment platform. The Grand C-MAX also goes on sale in North America in late 2011.

Lower CO2 Emissions Across the Ford Range

Ford is accelerating its efforts to minimise fuel consumption and CO2 emissions across its product range, and two important new entries to the Ford of Europe product portfolio are being displayed at Paris – the new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic and the Ford Ka with standard Ford Auto-Start-Stop system.

These new models follow the significant new developments which have already been introduced during 2010, including the launch of the new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost turbocharged direct injection petrol engine family and completely updated versions of the powerful yet highly fuel-efficient Duratorq TDCi diesel engines.

Ford is also moving forward with its European electrification program and will be displaying for the first time the technology destined to drive its C-MAX plug-in hybrid vehicle, that will be produced at the Valencia plant in Spain and is due to go on sale in Europe in 2012. A version will also be sold in North America.

Along with the wider introduction of low-CO2 Ford ECOnetic Technologies such as Eco Mode and Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford of Europe is on track to surpass its goal of a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from its new vehicles by 2020, relative to a 2006 model year baseline.

“The launch of the complete new Focus range, plus the global debut of the high- performance ST model, makes this Paris Show not only very exciting for Ford, but also highly significant,” said Stephen Odell, Chairman & CEO, Ford of Europe. “With the all-new C-MAX also on the Paris stand, along with the latest Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models, it’s clear that the pace of change within Ford remains as impressive as ever.”

that's an early reveal considering we are still in 2010. Looks nice though and would love to see a 3-door version.

.Longshanks.

Looks like a big fiesta from that angle. I see its now a 2.0 with 247bhp.

Edit - lots of talk on reduced c02 in the press release section of that article but no actual figures quoted

EPM

That does not look good. The grill is just plain ugly. Looks like they raided the Aston parts bin. Pity as I liked the lines of the run of the mill Focus

Phill Ewinn

RS has true hybrid (part time 4WD) stuff. Same two litre and a couple of batteries for good measure. Wonder when the Japs are going to copy make something similar.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/23/rumormill-next-focus-rs-to-get-all-wheel-drive-with-electric-mo/

EPM

Phill Ewinn wrote: »

RS has true hybrid (part time 4WD) stuff. Same two litre and a couple of batteries for good measure. Wonder when the Japs are going to copy make something similar.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/23/rumormill-next-focus-rs-to-get-all-wheel-drive-with-electric-mo/

Think the next Evo is going to be similar...

djimi

I dont care much for the front of it; for a starts that grill is far too big and its looks very much like its missing a splitter from the front bumper. Nowhere near as nice as the older Focus ST.

Henry Ford III

I'm told the 3 door Focus will be no more :eek:

Would they ever design new wheels. Looks much like the Focus of 2 years ago to me. Are STs still volvo powered ?

EPM

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I'm told the 3 door Focus will be no more :eek:

Rumour of a return of the Capri though...hope they dont use the Capri name. All I think of when I hear of it is either this



or worse still this



Lovely jubbily indeed:eek:

Atomic Pineapple

That grill is perfect for a big intercooler though

bazz26

The reason they are revealing this model so early is because the current ST and RS have just ceased production due to not meeting strict Euro VI emmissions regulations coming into effect from 1 Jan. Honda announced a similar fate for the Civic Type R a few weeks back.

Of course these cars stopped selling here back in July 2008 when our tax system changed and they went into the highest bracket.

Atomic Pineapple

bazz26 wrote: »

The reason they are revealing this model so early is because the current ST and RS have just ceased production due to not meeting strict Euro VI emmissions regulations coming into effect from 1 Jan. Honda announced a similar fate for the Civic Type R a few weeks back.

Of course these cars stopped selling here back in July 2008 when our tax system changed and they went into the highest bracket.

The cost of taxing an ST fell by around €100 when the new tax system came in.

It falls into the second highest and not the highest bracket.

Henry Ford III

RoverJames wrote: »

....Are STs still volvo powered ?

You need to start actually reading the threads fella

Henry Ford III

EPM wrote: »

Rumour of a return of the Capri though...hope they dont use the Capri name.

I suspect they will, and the 3 door bodystyle will be significantly different to the 5 door (but very similar under the skin), hence the change in name.

corktina

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I'm told the 3 door Focus will be no more :eek:

what!!!!!! im shocked

VolvoMan

RoverJames wrote: »

Are STs still volvo powered ?

That engine died a death in the hands of current emissions regulations. It is still available in most of Volvo's range though, strangely enough.

Regarding the new model, I have to say it looks.......revolting.

Henry Ford III

Henry Ford III wrote: »

You need to start actually reading the threads fella

Yeah, I saw the bit about Ford's Ecoboost but was still wondering was that not a Volvo contribution.

Alanstrainor

I think it looks pretty cool actually! In a weird sort of way, gold was a poor choice of colour!

daRobot

Losing the 5 cylinder engine will be a big minus. That sound is what gives the ST its character.

Don't like that new design whatsoever.

Hotwheels

Nope, still prefer the old 3 door Cosworth or the Escort Cosworth any day of the week...
Now they look fast even parked...:cool:

Hotwheels

Hotwheels wrote: »

Nope, still prefer the old 3 door Cosworth or the Escort Cosworth any day of the week...
Now they look fast even parked...:cool:

280bhp one here for you
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1485533
:pac:

It BeeMee

Moses7 wrote: »

that's an early reveal considering we are still in 2010. Looks nice though and would love to see a 3-door version.

Not too sure about the front of it, reminds me of this:

Hotwheels

RoverJames wrote: »

280bhp one here for you
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1485533
:pac:

Nope, lad called Noel has the MK11 RS I want...like it just left the factory Black too...

Keep the Focus IMO

Third_Echelon

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I'm told the 3 door Focus will be no more :eek:

What, what, what, what???? Nooo!!!! :mad::mad::mad:

That's what i have at the moment and was thinking of getting the new version next year as i love it so much!!!!!!!! I hope that's not true!

alias no.9

Meh! Front end just looks like the current Mazda 3. Once upon a time the Focus was ground breaking.

bazz26

There will still be a 3 door, it just will not share many body panels with the 5 door varient but other than that they will be identical. It will be similar to the Astra 3dr Sporthatch but will most likely carry the Capri name rather than Focus.

Henry Ford III

bazz26 wrote: »

There will still be a 3 door, it just will not share many body panels with the 5 door varient but other than that they will be identical. It will be similar to the Astra 3dr Sporthatch but will most likely carry the Capri name rather than Focus.

Bingo

The new 1.6 Ecoboost petrol engine in one of those with a decent spec. may well tempt me when the time comes.

Berty

It BeeMee wrote: »

Not too sure about the front of it, reminds me of this:

I was going to say this.



Creepy how both of us thought of a weird fish.

I still dont think the fish I put a pic of is the right one Im thinking of but I dont know the names of fish so this will do.

Henry Ford III

RoverJames wrote: »

280bhp one here for you
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1485533
:pac:

Hmmmmm.....

Engine and box are fine, but can anyone see the problem with this car?

Henry Ford III

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Hmmmmm.....

Engine and box are fine, but can anyone see the problem with this car?

Engine looks sloped to one side in one of the pics but I reckon that's just a weird pic as it's fine in the other. What is the problem with it do you think ?

Front driver's wing look's a bit slapped alright.

Henry Ford III

No it's a transmission issue. The clue is what's in the boot (or rather what's not in it).

I don't have a clue to be honest, what's wrong with it do you reckon ?

Cossie transmission won't fit unless the boot floor is raised ? Or worse again the boot floor isn't even what should in a genuine RS2000 Mk 2 ?

I know next to nothing about old Fords to be honest.

dcr22B

Lads, the picture in the OP's post is just a design study so hopefully they'll get enough negative feedback to do something about the god awful grille on it!

Henry Ford III

To get 280bhp transmitted onto the ground on a MkII Escort requires substantial suspension/transmission/axle/braking changes.

4 linking, a strengthened axle, cwp, halfshafts, lsd......

The 4 link turrets (which should be visible in the boot) are the missing evidence.