Ford Focus ST - A Global Performance Car

[Erko]

i wonder if we will get the grey wheel option they get in the UK.

[Nic85]

Originally Posted by DJM83

RS and ST are 2 different cars even current ST looks a little plain next to an RS.

That's a good point, I just wish they would have gone more that way as I always thought that type of styling looked really good on the Focus.

[SpoolMan]

about the engine


2.0-LITER ECOBOOST GIVES FORD FOCUS ST OWNERS TURBOCHARGED, DIRECT-INJECTED THRILL RIDE

2.0-liter EcoBoost™ in Ford Focus ST will deliver up to 247 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque using high-tech tools like turbocharging and direct gasoline injection

Twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) working with turbocharging and fuel injection maximizes horsepower, torque and fuel economy at all engine speeds, helping eliminate lag and flat spots in power delivery

Focus ST powerplant marks another milestone in Ford goal to offer 90 percent of its North American lineup with EcoBoost by 2013



2.0-liter EcoBoost Engine
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At the heart of the appeal of the next-generation Ford Focus ST is a high-output 247-horsepower version of the efficient and advanced new 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder engine.

This unique EcoBoost engine is specially tuned for the new Focus ST to ensure the car gets the world-class performance – and the inspirational sound – expected of it. It also marks the first application of the four-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine in a high-performance model.

“EcoBoost technology has fully lived up to its billing, offering owners power and performance with uncompromised fuel economy,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president of Powertrain Engineering. “Combining EcoBoost with Ti-VCT on a high-performance small car like Focus ST demonstrates our product commitment to yet another audience that perhaps hasn’t shopped Ford in a while.”
Building on proven strategies with new solutions
Compared to the 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine planned for other Ford vehicles, the Focus ST unit features redesigned intake and exhaust systems and a unique engine calibration to deliver the desired level of power and responsiveness.

The lightweight, all-aluminum engine design combines three technologies – high-pressure direct injection, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) – to create an advanced combustion system that brings new levels of performance and fuel efficiency to engines in this category.

The turbocharger increases airflow in the engine to boost power while direct injection helps enable more efficient fuel burn for better fuel economy. Just like the first-generation EcoBoost engines, the EcoBoost four-cylinder engine will spool up quickly to its maximum torque; in this case, 250 lb.-ft. across a broad rev range – estimated from 2,000 rpm to 4,500 rpm, according to preliminary Ford data.

“You get peak torque throughout the majority of the engine’s operating range,” explained Scott Makowski, Ford manager of North American four-cylinder powertrains. “It’s available when you accelerate from a stop or merge onto the Interstate, and drivers don’t have to wait for the rpm to build before they get exhilarating performance. There’s torque – and a lot of it – whenever you need it.”

Working with the direct gasoline injection system, a state-of-the-art turbocharger ensures virtually lag-free operation at all engine speeds. In service, the turbo spins at up to 195,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.

Traditional turbocharger “whoosh” is mitigated by electronically controlled anti-surge valves that proactively relieve the boost in the intake, which can range up to 16 psi. Careful software calibrations manage the pressures in the intake manifold, and an air-to-air intercooler lowers air temperature before it reaches the engine, resulting in a denser, cooler intake charge.

The combustion system has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to take advantage of the EcoBoost system’s increased performance. The cam-driven high-pressure mechanical fuel pump operates at up to 2,200psi – more than 50 times the norm seen in a conventional four- cylinder engine.

As demands on the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine are increased, the complex electronic control system responds to maintain optimal combustion, timing and injection duration.

On each stroke, seven individual jets on each fuel injector spray fuel directly into the combustion chamber, mixing with the incoming air. By bringing the fuel injector right into the combustion chamber, there’s no delay from the time the fuel is injected to when it’s used by the engine.

Plus, because the fuel injectors spray right into the combustion chamber, the injected gasoline evaporates and cools the air that’s been inducted into the cylinder.

“Ford’s direct-injection design cools the air right where it’s going to be burned,” said Makowski. “Engine breathing and resistance to detonation, or knocking, are all improved.”

The charge cooling also allows the direct-injected turbocharged engine to run a higher compression ratio than is possible on a port fuel-injected boosted engine. The higher compression ratio equals improved fuel economy across the operating range of the engine and more horsepower per liter of displacement.

Also aiding engine breathing is Ford’s advanced Ti-VCT. This technology allows precise, variable timing control of both the intake and exhaust camshafts, which control the valve opening and closing events.

Ti-VCT technology also helps further broaden the EcoBoost torque curve. Because the Ti-VCT strategy allows the intake valve to be advanced, instant power is delivered when the customer demands it at low speeds. At high speeds, the intake cam is retarded and higher airflow is available, which results in approximately a 10 percent power improvement over non-VCT engines.

The ability to vary the overlap between the intake and exhaust valves also leads to better fuel economy – approximately a 3 to 4 percent improvement from this strategy alone compared with non-VCT engines.

Global EcoBoost strategy
Since being introduced in 2009 on four vehicles – Ford Taurus SHO (standard) and Lincoln MKS full-size sedans and Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT crossovers – EcoBoost engines have been embraced by customers.

The addition of a four-cylinder EcoBoost to Ford’s lineup is a strong answer to consumer demand for engines of this size. Approximately one-third of Ford’s U.S. engine volume is four-cylinder, as customers focus more on fuel economy and lower emissions. EcoBoost engines help deliver performance on both fronts, cutting CO2 emissions by up to 15 percent compared with larger-displacement engines with similar power.

The 2.0-liter EcoBoost is the first engine in the EcoBoost lineup to go truly global. Ford S-MAX and Galaxy, two people-moving products on sale in Europe, also were announced with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost option. In addition, the same engine will join the powertrain lineup for the Ford Falcon on sale in Australia.
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[Cheese3]

Working with the direct gasoline injection system, a state-of-the-art turbocharger ensures virtually lag-free operation at all engine speeds. In service, the turbo spins at up to 195,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.


150,000 miles sounds pretty average? or is it just me...

[russellw]

Originally Posted by Cheese3

Working with the direct gasoline injection system, a state-of-the-art turbocharger ensures virtually lag-free operation at all engine speeds. In service, the turbo spins at up to 195,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.


150,000 miles sounds pretty average? or is it just me...

240,000 km? What would you like?

We used to consider that turbo technology was, realistically, only good for 100,000 km before they'd need a rebuild and that's only the last decade or so.

Cheers
Russ

[Cheese3]

Well correct me if i wrong, i haven't had time to check this. I know these are two different engines but didn't the F truck V6 ecoboost do 1 million miles with just basic services?

[Powdered Toast Man]

When are these bad boys officially released? Was just on the Ford site and I didnt see anything release date related.

First new car in a while that I'm excited about and can actually afford!

[DJM83]

Late Oct, early Nov. Probably the later, with only 400 cars for 2012.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Only 400, might have to wait another year unless I can actually get my butt into a demo for a test drive as I would imagine they will be snapped up pretty quick.

I'm not buying anything before I can try it on.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Cheese3

Working with the direct gasoline injection system, a state-of-the-art turbocharger ensures virtually lag-free operation at all engine speeds. In service, the turbo spins at up to 195,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.


150,000 miles sounds pretty average? or is it just me...

More than likely it will go way beyond those k's, its not suddenly going to blow up as soon as it hits 150,000 miles.

All manufacturers use 10 years as a vehicles life span, when obviously they can go way past that, so they just engineer it to last that time frame, even if it can go double that.

[Seduce XR6]

Looks like an awesome vehicle & is on my shopping list for 2012

[MONSOON]

I think the ST front treatment is a big improvement over the current Focus' front "style", shame they didn't fix the rear styling too (taillights and fuel cap) , but I'm not suprised, guess we can hope for the wagon(which they do) or a sedan version(rear styling looks much better than the hatch, no oddball taillights or fuel cap)

[DJM83]

Sedan wont ever happen, and the Estate wont be coming to OZ.

Agreed though, i did like the normal Focus front but i like ST a lot more now.

[barra240t]

Your local dealer should now know what colours they have, we have sold 2 of our 4 allocated for this year. Jump on one if you are looking at buying this year.

[T3RMN8]

nice cars

[stooge3729]

Ugly as hell

[Nic85]

Few online reviews of these getting around now. 15 second quarter mile is a massive disappointment, but they do say it's a nice ride and handling compromise.

[zoomie]

The one shown in the pics in this thread has "blacked" out headlights but the one in the mark winterbottom video has the ugly non sport looking chrome headlights... Which ones are the actual oz st's getting?

[Burnout]

Peddles are a long way left, will I have to break my legs to reach?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by zoomie

The one shown in the pics in this thread has "blacked" out headlights but the one in the mark winterbottom video has the ugly non sport looking chrome headlights... Which ones are the actual oz st's getting?

Silver ones, they look ok on a Titanium but on an ST not so much. In the UK they look to be getting black ones. There is a bit of debate going on re headlights

Originally Posted by Nic85

15 second quarter mile is a massive disappointment

Yeah because a hot hatch is about 1/4 mile times

[Nic85]

A big part of the appeal of a hot hatch it how fast it is, hence the "hot" part. When all its competitors are quicker and lighter, it matters. Hell, even a Polo GTi, which is $10k cheaper runs 14s quarter miles.

Pricing will be $38,290 plus onroads etc, so around $43k driveaway.

[Bossxr8]

If it runs 0-100 in 6.5 give or take its going to be running quicker than 15's.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Nic85

A big part of the appeal of a hot hatch it how fast it is, hence the "hot" part. When all its competitors are quicker and lighter, it matters. Hell, even a Polo GTi, which is $10k cheaper runs 14s quarter miles.
Pricing will be $38,290 plus onroads etc, so around $43k driveaway.

For me the 1/4 times werent even on the radar when i purchased my XR5, and i never even looked at it for the new ST. If im worried about 1/4 times ill buy an XR6T.

At 43k its still better value then its rival the Golf GTi.

[Mighty Reds]

Motortrend or Road and Track magazine did 0-60 in 5.9 and ran the quarter mile in 14.3.

[galaxy xr8]

It's a great looking little hatch, I can't wait to see one in the flesh.

[Nic85]

Edmonds did 6.6 and 15.0 @ 93mph.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxvlC31eASw

Don't know if it's better value than a Golf Gti though. At least the Golf has an "automatic" option.

[Polyal]

LOL talking about 1/4's and hot hatches in the same sentence.

1/4's are not what these cars are about..at all, it is interesting to see what they can do but thats about it.

Does the focus give much more interior space over the golf?

[Herrod Motorsport]

Sct tuning software all ready to go

[Neale]

Saw one for the first time on the weekend at Bathurst.



Not bad, but looks a little plain on the outside IMO. Very loud inside though.

If your after a sleeper, it would be perfect as it looks alot like the fiesta & no one would pick it.

[RSgerry]

saw a couple at the dealer today. one black and one blue. jumped in the blue one...lovely inside. they are a bit subtle outside, but very nice. and the seats...out of this world. if only i could coax SWMBO into letting be get one.