Posts Tagged ‘Focus’

  • Video Of The 2012 Ford Focus ST In Action
    Ford has released a video which reveals their 2012 Focus ST in action. Read more on the 2012 Focus ST here.
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: The 2011 Ford Focus
    The 2011 Ford Focus has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where they also announced that there will no longer be a three door version available. Ford’s new Focus will offer a five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon design where each of these models will offer new looks and “every-day practicality”. The front end boasts a steeply raked windscreen, where...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Ford’s New Airbag For The 2012 Focus
    Ford has revealed brand new airbags which they are planning to add to the upcoming 2012 Focus. Basically, the front airbag for the driver boasts a ‘reconfigured curve-shape’ which should lessen the blow to the chest and ribs in a frontal crash. Following this, the airbags include nifty technology which controls the air-pressure inside the bag. It was said that...
    by Dean at September 17th, 2010 at 08:09 pm
  • First Images & Details: Ford Focus ST For 2012
    Ford will launch their brand new Focus ST concept at the Paris Motor Show where it will go on sale in early 2012. The updated ST will offer a new body kit, massive air intakes and a center-mounted dual-exhaust system. The interior will include a two-tone leather set-up with sports seats and contrasting stitching. Power will come from a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2010 at 05:09 pm
  • Ford Focus Sedan & Hatchback Enhanced For South Africa [Large Image Gallery Included]
    Ford has tweaked their Focus line-up for the South African market. We’ve attached the price list as of September 3, 2010 as well as a lot of images below the price list. Five-door Hatchback: Four-door Sedan: Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Si Focus 2.0 Trend Focus 2.0 Si Focus 2.0 Trend A/T Focus 2.0 TDCi Si Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift...
    by Dean at September 3rd, 2010 at 07:09 pm
  • Ford Focus RS Priced In South Africa
    We’ve already said that 224kW Ford Focus RS will be available in South Africa, and we’re damn excited. It was said that the RS badge is not something that the brand treats lightly, and because of this owners of the Focus RS can expect performance, traction and precision. The overall power figures for the Ford Focus RS amount to 224kW with 440Nm of torque from...
    by Dean at August 27th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Moscow 2010: 2011 Ford Focus Facelift Unveiled
    Ford has revealed a facelift version of their Mondeo at the Moscow Motor Show in Russia. The 2011 Ford Mondeo facelift offers a revised grille, a modified bonnet, LED daytime running lights, chrome around the windows, and LED taillights. Inside will house higher grade materials, a centre console which has been redesigned, satin chrome trim, and LED ambient lighting. Engine...
    by Dean at August 26th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • BBR Modifies The Ford Focus RS To Over 400-Horsepower
    BBR are offering performance parts for the Ford Focus RS hatchback. The standard Focus RS boasts a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine with 300-horsepower and 400Nm of torque, however with the first Phase from BBR power amounts to 342-hp with 500Nm of torque. Following this, the Phase 2 kit will offer an ECU upgrade, a high-flow intercooler and an inlet hose for 355-horsepower...
    by Dean at August 10th, 2010 at 09:08 pm
  • 315 Ford Focus RS Models Will Find Their Way To Australia
    Similar to South Africa, the Ford Focus RS will launch in Australia in limited numbers. The Focus RS boasts a turbocharged Duratec 2.5-litre motor with 224kW and 440Nm of torque. There’s a load of technical parts which make the RS sporty and quick. Inside the RS boasts Recaro sport seats, dual zone climate control and a Sony audio system. Only 315 units will make...
    by Dean at August 3rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
  • Next Ford Focus RS To Boast Hybrid Power?
    There’s a chance that the next generation Ford Focus RS might boast a hybrid powertrain, similar to the one found in the Peugeot Hybrid 4. Sources told Autocar that Ford is in the early stages of developing a hybrid setup for the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine. Essentially this means that the EcoBoost motor will connect to an electric motor on the rear axle allowing for...
    by Dean at July 27th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
  • 19-Inch WRC Wheels For The Ford Focus RS
    Ford has added a set of WRC-style alloy wheels to the RS500 in an attempt to create a ’special edition’ which ‘celebrates’ the end of the hot-hatch production. The set of 19-inch alloy wheels will be available as a £500 extra. David Calder Ford of Britain Product Manager said: “The demand for Focus RS has been astounding. In barely a year...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2010 at 02:06 am
  • Mountune Makes The Ford Focus RS Better Than The RS500
    Mountune, a UK tuning company, has released a new kit for the Ford Focus RS. The new kit is essentially aimed at making your older RS better than the up and coming RS500 — which happens to already be sold out. The MP350 package will be available for all RS owners, old or new. Power is boosted by 15% for an overall of 257kW with 460Nm of torque. The tuner added a...
    by Dean at April 11th, 2010 at 02:04 pm
  • Ford Teases The New Focus RS500 For 2011
    That’s right, Ford has revealed a brand new website which is dedicated a 2011 Focus RS500. The video attached falls part of the website and it’s merely a teaser for the brand new car. The RS500 in the video is currently undergoing testing in Lommel, Belgium. Unfortunately you cannot see too much on the car, but it seems to maintain a similar design structure...
    by Dean at March 26th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
  • The 2012 Ford Focus Wagon Is In Geneva, For The Show
    Ford, the American automaker, has unveiled the first images and details regarding the 2012 Focus wagon. The Focus wagon accounts for about 33 percent of European Ford sales, and the new model will have attractive styling along with integrated roof rails and a self-closing tailgate. According to Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Product development, “Our...
    by Dean at March 2nd, 2010 at 08:03 pm
  • The Ford Focus RS WRC Edition — A Limited Edition Power House For Switzerland
    Ford in Switzerland has released a new special edition Focus RS model which is called the “WRC Edition”. This model will boast a limited production of 50 units when it comes to the market. There RS WRC Edition will pay its respects to the Escort RS1600 from the 1970’s. The design for the new model comes from a competition (see blow images), where the...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2010 at 12:02 am