mts Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Ford of UK has just announced the arrival of the brand new special edition Ford Focus ST. Based on the new 2008 Ford Focus in the UK, the Ford Focus ST500 will come with a price tag of £20,495 ($43,108) and a limited production of 500 units. Powered by a 2.5 liter Duratec engine the Ford Focus ST500 produces 221 horsepower. Based on the Focus ST3, all ST500 models will come in metallic black with a classic silver bonnet, roof and side stripes which are influenced by the GT40 in the 1-2-3 victory at the LeMans in 1966. BRENTWOOD, Essex, 07 November, 2007 – Ford has announced the arrival of a new special edition of the high performance Focus ST. Called the Focus ST500, and priced from £20,495, it will be available to just 500 UK customers. The Ford Focus ST500 is based on the top-of-the-range Focus ST3 with the addition of unique features. All models are finished in metallic black with classic silver bonnet, roof and side stripes which are designed to echo the livery of the winning GT40 in the 1-2-3 victory at Le Mans in 1966. Power comes from the Focus ST’s acclaimed 20-valve five-cylinder Duratec 2.5 engine, which develops 225PS at 6,100rpm and 320Nm of torque at just 1,600rpm. Since its introduction in 2005, the Focus ST has established itself as one of the finest “hot hatchbacks” ever made and received critical acclaim from the specialist media and enthusiast customers alike. With sales of over 13,500, the Ford Focus ST is now firmly positioned as the most sought after performance hatchback in the UK, and reflects the motorsport success of the all-conquering Focus RS WRC, which saw Ford take the 2006 WRC manufacturer’s title, and which currently heads the 2007 World Rally Championship. Included in the Focus ST500’s unique specification are scarlet leather Recaro sports seats and matching upholstery, special ST500 badging, automatic Xenon high-intensity headlamps, auto-dimming rear view mirror, rain-sensing wipers and solar-reflect windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs99 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I guess ford is still farming out engine design to Italy. I'm not sure you could get much more out of that engine without forced induction or major internal work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 but no matter what you do to it....the car is still a focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOfDeath Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 very well then, lets move forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 At high velocity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 but no matter what you do to it....the car is still a focus Since it shares a platform with the Mazda3.... guess what... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I enjoyed test driving the focus, so I should really enjoy the Mazda 3... Just might have to test drive a 3, for fun and to compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOfDeath Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 i rented one not long ago. The hatchback was ok since it had room but didn't like the look of the sedan one. Cheap materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have seen quite a few out and about around here. They look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamedeladawy@hotmail.com Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 then again, the focus of NA is much worse than that of europe and rest of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I guess ford is still farming out engine design to Italy. I'm not sure you could get much more out of that engine without forced induction or major internal work. The Focus has an all alloy Volvo 5cyl engine, with turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 In Australia the 3 is now available with a diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 my car is still faster, and cost me 40 grand less. and i dont have to tell people i drive a fuckus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 AH yes, BUT the euro focus is not the same as the crap sold in North America... no stygma there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 http://www.mazda.com.au/mazda3/articleZone...cleZoneID=6466# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldomseen Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Man I remember how doodes used to rice out this mopar joints like what!! Do they still make this pieces of shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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