2015 Ford Focus ST front photo

The new Ford Focus ST makes its international debut at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K. - the perfect place to showcase the rate and increased driving dynamics of the international functionality automobile.

The Ford Focus ST that is most state-of-the-art nevertheless offers bespoke tyre specification that ensure an even more open, and new chassis management technologies, tuned suspension and steering, refined driving experience and balanced. And for the very first time, it's going to be offered with the option of two engines that are strong - one petrol and one diesel.

Both versions offer Auto-Start-Stop for the very first time the fuel efficiency of the EcoBoost variant enhances and help make it the most fuel-saving petrol Focus ST ever.

"Even more gratifying and rewarding to drive and with the selection of diesel electricity for the very first time, the new Focus ST is in a category of its own."

The Ford Focus ST additionally will reap the benefits of technology and craftsmanship revealed earlier this season for the new Ford Focus - the world's bestselling nameplate that is international. The sporty and competitive new five-door and station wagon models offer category-top motorist support technologies and connectivity characteristics such as the SYNC 2 in- .

Ford has sold more than 140,000 Focus ST versions in 40 nations world-wide since the car was first established in 2002.

Increased driving dynamics

Ford Team RS, the award winning European arm of the Global Performance Vehicle group of Ford, made enhancing the whole experience that was driving the number one target.

The sports suspension features all-new front springs and more sporty new shock absorber tuning back and front. In combination with the version-special anti-roll bars and back springs these improvements in the preceding generation ST, provide an even sharper functionality that is dynamic.

The calibration of electronic vehicle control systems and the Electronic Power Assisted Steering System additionally continues to be revised to match with the particular sport demands of the brand-new Focus ST.

2015 Ford Focus ST interior photo

These changes produce:

A fresh Electronic Transitional Equilibrium function in the complex three-phase Electronic Stability Programme. This perceptions vehicle stability and driver input signals, interceding as required to keep control and optimum precision at rate during fast changes of direction - for example in a lane-change scenario
Revised Electronic Torque Vectoring Management settings that further optimise wheel torque distribution, maximising grip through raising agility and corners
Power delivery refinement under hard acceleration - gear shift quality and especially front wheel grip - is also helped by engine mounts engineered specially to adapt the brand-new Focus ST's operation. Also, Ford worked to develop a fresh 19-inch tyre particularly maximising lateral traction.

Power of selection

Peak power is developed at 3,500 rpm and there's 400 Nm of torque available -2,750 rpm, empowering the new Focus ST diesel to reach a maximum rate of 217 km/h (135 mph). The torque output enables powerful functionality and striking in gear acceleration at low rpm.

Ford's 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine uses turbocharging, Double-independent Variable Cam Timing technology, and high pressure direct-injection to provide uncompromising functionality. Peak power can be found 360 Nm is available from 2,000-4,500 rpm, and maximum rate is 248 km/h (154 miles per hour).

Both engines use a six-speed manual transmission with a functionality-oriented, short-throw shift. The gear ratios - matched separately to each engine and exclusive - provide high-speed acceleration and comfy cruising at speed.

Strong look

The sports bodykit additionally contains a rear roof spoiler, and body coloured side skirts and diffuser components either side of the exhaust. All new Focus ST versions feature twin- center tailpipes that are hexagonal.

At the back, the width of the automobile is emphasised by a fresh total-width image."

A brand new dark gray exterior paint colour called Stealth is introduced only to the Focus ST. Deep Impact Blue also is new to the variety which includes Panther Black, Suspended White, Tangerine Scream and Race Crimson.

2015 Ford Focus ST back

Ford has redesigned the Focus inside for a more intuitive layout that additionally is not more complex, with fewer buttons in the cabin and a clearer visual link between the essential parts.

Satin chrome door grab handles and illuminated sports seats developed jointly by Ford and Recaro, and aluminium scuff plates add additional touches of refinement supply the support needed to completely appreciate the ST driving experience, and additionally are comfy for every day driving.

The new Ford Focus ST will be accessible in ST2, ST1 and ST3 trim amounts. ST1 seats feature gray/charcoal/anthracite black cloth; ST2 adds partial leather with foundation and side reinforces accessible four colours (Tangerine Scream; Operation Blue; Smoke Thunderstorm or Race Red); ST3 seats have a complete charcoal black leather finish.

Innovative technologies

Motorist connectivity, convenience and support technologies which is introduced for the very first time comprise the Ford SYNC 2 connectivity system. SYNC 2 offers access to sound, navigation, climate control and mobile phones using category-top voice control and a high definition, 8-inch colour touchscreen that shows the ST logo on startup.

Adaptive Front Lighting, accessible for the very first time on the Focus ST, fixes angle and the strength of the Bi-Xenon HID headlamp ray according to vehicle speed, steering angle and space to items to provide optimum illumination. Cross Traffic Alarm warns motorists if other vehicles are about to cross their path turning from parking spaces, and additionally is a fresh addition for Focus ST.

Ford's increased Active City Stop crash avoidance system - now operational at rates of up to 50 km/h (31 mph) - readies the brakes in case a possible impact is found and - if the motorist will not react - will automatically use the brakes. Lane Keeping Assistance applies steering torque if wandering is found to direct the Focus ST back in to lane.

Accessible to purchase from fall 2014 in Europe, the first new Ford Focus ST versions are scheduled to be from early 2015 in car dealers.