Presented the “charged” Focus new generation

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Представлен «заряженный» Focus нового поколенияUnder the hood of the new Ford Focus ST can be installed 2.3-liter EcoBoost petrol.

Ford has revealed information about the “hot” Focus ST a new generation. The model will be offered in hatchback and estate with petrol or diesel engine. Of car sales in Europe will begin this summer.

Like new Focus ST modification built on a modular platform C2 with a lightweight and more rigid structure. Rear suspension – independent multi-link SLA (short long arm) with multi-component mounting bushings, changing stiffness from the load direction. On the Focus ST, it is supplemented by adaptive dampers CCD (included in the standard hatchback with a gasoline turbo engine), every two milliseconds, adjusting the level of damping depending on the nature of the movement.

Ford Focus ST with the 2.3 EcoBoost has a system of “antilag” developed for the GT supercar and F-150 pickup truck Raptor. In Sport and Track modes longer it holds the throttle open, maintaining the speed of rotation of the impeller of the turbocharger.

Under the hood of the new Ford Focus ST can be installed 2.3-liter EcoBoost petrol (280 forces and 420 Nm of torque) or diesel EcoBlue two-liter (190 and 400 Nm of torque). The gasoline engine has received an optimized intercooler, and a unique system of inlet and outlet, reducing back pressure. It is combined with a six-speed “mechanics” or seven-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Scheduling function (adapts the algorithm switches to the style of driving). In a couple of the diesel is offered only “mechanics”.

Hot hatch with a petrol engine also comes with an installed unit of the transmission electronic limited slip differential eLSD. The option is offered with EcoBlue system of thrust vector control, which in turns brakes the inner front wheel.

The electric steering on the Focus ST runs 15 percent faster than the “civilian” versions of the model, and the selector selecting the driving mode has three basic and one optional profile: plain, slippery roads, sport and track. The latter is available only for cars with Performance package.

Performance Pack also includes a double-declutching function for manual transmission, red brake calipers and launch control.

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