2011 Ford Focus Picture
2011 Ford Focus
2011 Ford Focus
Specifications and Review
The face lifted Focus range has reinvigorated the popular hatch, headlined by the aggressive performance flagship RS model, although this merely preempts the arrival of the all-new Focus due in 2011.The new model will take Ford’s kinetic design to its limits, offering a truly global package with international style, highly-efficient powertrains and innovative green technologies.These artists’ renderings provide a glimpse at what we may be able to expect from Ford, combining the current kinetic motif with the “Bold American” theme currently employed by the Fusion and Edge crossover SUV.
The standard Ford Focus is an excellent base for a high performance car - agile, responsive and stable.While the latest Focus ST has already proved this to be the case, the new RS will take these qualities to the next level, benefitting from extensive engineering knowledge gained through the Company's highly successful Motorsport programs, notably with the Focus World Rally Car."We have no doubt that we can enhance the acclaimed qualities of the already excellent Focus for an even higher performance model than the ST," Capito added. "Now, we are going through the rigorous job of proving out our technical approach in extensive testing and tuning over a variety of roads including the most demanding track in the world, the "Green Hell" that is the Nürburgring Nordschleife!""With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles and the success of Fiesta and Focus ST models, we have the knowledge and the experience. The time is right for Ford to deliver a new high performance model for the legions of loyal Ford RS customers around Europe," Capito concluded.
The new Focus RS test and development program is now well underway and will continue for several months
Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, FWD
Differential Standard Limited Slip
Transmission Getrag Dual-clutch Sequential Manual
Engine
Horsepower More than 277 hp
Torque More than 295 lbs.-ft
Engine Type Turbocharged 4 cylinder
Displacement 2.5 Liters
The face lifted Focus range has reinvigorated the popular hatch, headlined by the aggressive performance flagship RS model, although this merely preempts the arrival of the all-new Focus due in 2011.The new model will take Ford’s kinetic design to its limits, offering a truly global package with international style, highly-efficient powertrains and innovative green technologies.These artists’ renderings provide a glimpse at what we may be able to expect from Ford, combining the current kinetic motif with the “Bold American” theme currently employed by the Fusion and Edge crossover SUV.
The standard Ford Focus is an excellent base for a high performance car - agile, responsive and stable.While the latest Focus ST has already proved this to be the case, the new RS will take these qualities to the next level, benefitting from extensive engineering knowledge gained through the Company's highly successful Motorsport programs, notably with the Focus World Rally Car."We have no doubt that we can enhance the acclaimed qualities of the already excellent Focus for an even higher performance model than the ST," Capito added. "Now, we are going through the rigorous job of proving out our technical approach in extensive testing and tuning over a variety of roads including the most demanding track in the world, the "Green Hell" that is the Nürburgring Nordschleife!""With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles and the success of Fiesta and Focus ST models, we have the knowledge and the experience. The time is right for Ford to deliver a new high performance model for the legions of loyal Ford RS customers around Europe," Capito concluded.
The new Focus RS test and development program is now well underway and will continue for several months
Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, FWD
Differential Standard Limited Slip
Transmission Getrag Dual-clutch Sequential Manual
Engine
Horsepower More than 277 hp
Torque More than 295 lbs.-ft
Engine Type Turbocharged 4 cylinder
Displacement 2.5 Liters
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