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2011 Ford Focus RS500

April 7th 2010 18:00
2011 Ford Focus RS500


Ford UK has unveiled the ultimate version of its brilliant hot hatch - the hardcore Focus RS500.

Just one quick glance and you can tell that this is no ordinary Focus RS. Sporting a unique matt black ‘foil’ paint finish with matching alloy wheels, the RS500 delivers a powerful visual impact which is unlike any other production Ford.


2011 Ford Focus RS500


Strictly-limited to a production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles, the RS500 is powered by a tweaked version of the 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine that generates 15 per cent more power than the standard Focus RS - 257.5 kW and 460 Nm to be exact.

The performance upgrade comes courtesy of a significantly larger air-to-air intercooler to deliver a cooler, denser charge; a larger air filter box for increased airflow; larger diameter exhaust downpipe; and an uprated fuel pump, along with an updated software calibration to optimise the performance of the revised engine.

This is all good for a 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, with a top speed similar to the 263 km/h in the standard RS.

The attention-seeking RS500 is similarly styled in the interior with a series of special features which are unique to this limited edition model and they include a centre console which is distinguished by the car’s individually-numbered metal plaque, and by a unique carbon-effect finish to the bezel which carries a distinctive RS pattern.

2011 Ford Focus RS500 interior



In contrast to the blue detailing on the standard Focus RS, the RS500 features a special red colour scheme, notably on the stitching of the leather trim on the steering wheel, door trim and gear lever gaiter, and on the floor mats.

Customers also have the option of specifying the bespoke Recaro front sports seats in full red leather, to further enhance the visual impact.

All Focus RS500 vehicles will be equipped to a very high specification as standard, with only two features available as optional items. In addition to the comprehensive equipment levels on the standard Focus RS, the RS500 includes the following features as standard:

* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* Heated windscreen
* Rear parking distance sensors
* Tyre deflation detection system
* Automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers
* Auto dimming rear-view mirror
* Ford key-free start
* Enhanced connectivity with Bluetooth®, voice control and USB port
* Sony 6-CD audio system
* Recaro sports front seats with partial leather trim

The two optional features are touchscreen DVD navigation and audio system, and the full leather Recaro front seats in red.

FORD FOCUS RS500 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Performance
0-100km/h 5.6sec (0-60mph 5.4sec, 0-100mph 12.2sec)
Max speed 265 km/h (165 mph)
Max power 350 PS at 6,000rpm
Max Torque 460Nm at 2,500 to 4,500rpm

All other technical specifications match those of the Ford Focus RS.


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New Ford Focus Revealed

January 13th 2010 18:00
2011 Ford Focus


The third generation Ford Focus will make its grand debut at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show between January 16 to 24.

Based on a common platform that will underpin multiple vehicles around the world and account for 2 million units of annual production by 2012, the new Focus has been developed collaboratively by the US and European arms of the global Ford empire.

2011 Ford Focus


The car will go on sale in North America and Europe in late 2010, and is also destined for the Australian market albeit not for, at least, another 18 months.

Previewed in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback guises, the new generation Focus is sleek, stylish and sporty and will be powered by the global Ford powertrain lineup including a range of state-of-the-art Ford EcoBoost™ four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines - including the 1.6-litre unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 percent compared to the outgoing models.

2011 Ford Focus interior


"The new Ford Focus is a clear demonstration that our ONE Ford strategy is providing global consumers with great products that harness the best of Ford Motor Company," said Alan Mulally, Ford's president and CEO.

"The efficiencies generated by our new global C-car platform will enable us to provide Ford Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations," he added.

The Official Ford Press Release:

DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS

• Next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit

• Focus spearheads Ford's new generation of global C-cars, all based on a common platform that will underpin up to 10 vehicles around the world and account for 2 million units of annual production by 2012

• Stylish new range provides customers with class-leading new technologies, features and craftsmanship

• New Focus targets exceptional fuel economy, and advances acclaimed levels of driving quality

• New range will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2010 – The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality.

Sleek, stylish and sporty, both the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles of the next-generation Focus are previewed prior to their production start for Europe and North America late in 2010 and market launch early in 2011.

The new Focus will be nearly identical in all markets, with 80 percent parts commonality around the world.
"The new Ford Focus is a clear demonstration that our ONE Ford strategy is providing global consumers with great products that harness the best of Ford Motor Company," said Alan Mulally, Ford's president and CEO.

"The efficiencies generated by our new global C-car platform will enable us to provide Ford Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations," he added.

Simultaneous launch in Europe and North America
Production of the next-generation Ford Focus will begin simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010, with individual market launches starting early in 2011. Launches in Asia, Africa and South America will follow. Initial production will be concentrated at the Saarlouis (Germany), Michigan (United States) and Chongqing (China) Assembly Plants.

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford's new C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012. The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX – unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show – for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010.

"Global customers increasingly want smaller cars with outstanding fuel economy, but without sacrificing any of the style, technology, connectivity and driving quality they demand from larger vehicles," explained Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president of Global Product Development.

"Our next generation of C-cars – led by the exciting new Focus – will clearly show that Ford is ready to meet that challenge," said Kuzak.

Engineered without compromise
The new Ford Focus has been developed by a global team, led from Ford's European small and medium vehicle center of excellence in Merkenich, near Cologne, Germany, with powertrain development led by a similar team at Ford's technical center in Dunton, England. The vehicle has been engineered without compromise to meet all customer and legislative requirements of the major worldwide markets.

In developing the vehicle for global markets, the product team in Europe was able to call on the experience acquired from recent programs like the much-acclaimed new Ford Fiesta, and was supported by the expertise of vehicle and powertrain technology specialists located in Ford's engineering center in Dearborn, Mich.

Ford's global development and sourcing strategy made it possible to provide a level of performance and feature content that is unrivaled for this vehicle segment and surprising even to drivers of larger, more premium vehicles.

Taking kinetic design to the next level
The no-compromise approach to the new Ford Focus is immediately evident from the striking exterior design of the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models that take center stage at the 2010 NAIAS.

"The all-new Focus is at the center of convergence for automotive trends," said J Mays, Ford group vice president of Design and chief creative officer. "We've designed it with an acute understanding of global customers, yet it's tailored for each individual region. Focus combines the best from Europe, North America and Asia to deliver a level of emotional driving enjoyment never before experienced in a car this size."

The two models share a sporty and dynamic character, marking the next evolution of Ford's acclaimed kinetic design form language, which has contributed to the growing popularity of the company's latest small and medium cars.

The kinetic design approach uses bold vehicle designs to capture the feeling of energy in motion, so that cars look like they are moving – even when they are standing still.

With its striking front end, sleek profile, dramatic rising beltline and athletic stance, the new Focus clearly telegraphs the rewarding driving experience that awaits customers when they take to the road.

This dynamic quality is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has an extremely modern, cockpit-style interior, with the stylish center console wrapped around the driver and providing outstanding access to the vehicle's major controls and display panels.

A key element of the interior is the quality of craftsmanship. The cabin's bold and contemporary graphics, the sculptured shape of the soft-touch instrument panel and the choice of superior trim materials all help to give occupants the feeling that they are traveling in a premium-class car.

Unmatched driving quality
When it was introduced in 1998, the original Ford Focus brought new levels of agility and responsiveness to the C-segment. The all-new Focus plans to raise the benchmark once more, targeting class-leading driving quality that blends outstanding steering precision and road feedback with significantly improved refinement and ride control.

To deliver this performance, engineers have updated the innovative suspension concepts from prior models, developing optimized new designs for the "control blade" multilink rear suspension and the semi-isolated front and rear subframes.

The chassis design is complemented by a completely new Electric Power Assist Steering system, which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while remaining light and maneuverable for parking.

Ford's European driving dynamics specialists have also enhanced cornering stability and agility with the introduction of an advanced Dynamic Cornering Control system, which uses "torque vectoring" techniques to transfer power between the drive wheels to deliver reduced understeer, improved traction and better turn-in.

All global customers will benefit from the same quality of dynamic performance in the new Focus. Identical chassis and suspension architecture is being used for all markets, except for minor regional tuning differences, such as local tire specifications.

Efficient powertrains deliver performance with outstanding economy
The engaging driver appeal of the new Ford Focus is magnified by a powertrain range that delivers spirited performance and targets outstanding levels of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

The global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a range of state-of-the-art Ford EcoBoost™ four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines – including the 1.6-liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 percent compared to the outgoing models.

For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter gasoline engine for the North American market that features DI and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. The new 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine is up to 20 horsepower more powerful than the current 2.0 Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10 percent.

To maximize the performance and economy advantage enjoyed by the new Focus, the 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine is mated with the latest dry-clutch six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission. This transmission uses an advanced dual-clutch design, which alone can help to reduce fuel consumption by up to 9 percent compared to a traditional four-speed automatic.

The dry-clutch PowerShift transmission is based on more efficient manual gearbox technology, and does not require the additional weight and complexity of torque converters, planetary gears and oil pumps used in conventional automatics. Electronically controlled twin clutches shift gears quickly and smoothly, providing the seamless flow of torque plus the refinement and ease of operation customers expect from a premium automatic transmission.

Ford also has confirmed plans to begin building a full, battery electric vehicle in 2011 at its Michigan Assembly Complex, for sales in North America. It will be the company's first battery electric passenger vehicle.

Intuitive technology enhances convenience and safety
The next-generation Focus will bring C-segment customers around the world an exciting array of advanced technologies generally found in larger, more premium vehicles. The global scale of Ford's C-car program makes more technologies and features economically viable than ever before for cars in this segment.

The technology package of the new Focus promises not only clear leadership in the C-segment, but also includes features customers in larger, more premium segments would find surprising.

The new technologies have been designed to be simple and highly intuitive to use, while enhancing both convenience and safety for the vehicle occupants.

Within the cockpit, the most significant innovation is the company's next-generation driver connect technology, MyFord, which provides the driver with a state-of-the-art combination of controls and display screens to operate the key vehicle features. On high series vehicles, the MyFord system includes an 8-inch touch screen, allowing the driver to control a wide range of functions via a clear and intuitive color display.

MyFord is complemented by a new generation of Ford's powerful SYNC® connectivity package, which includes a sophisticated voice control system, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, along with connection points for a wide variety of external devices and media players.

Other available safety and convenience technologies include keyless entry and "Ford Power" start button, a rearview camera and a semi-automatic parallel parking system that automatically steers the vehicle into a parking spot.

Strength and safety
The Focus platform provides an incredibly strong and stiff structure, which not only benefits vehicle dynamics and refinement but also provides the basis for enhanced crash performance.

High-strength steels are used extensively in the next-generation Focus body shell. High-strength steels comprise 55 percent of the body shell, and more than 26 percent of the vehicle's structure is formed from ultra-high-strength and Boron steels – significantly more than any other Ford product. These advanced materials help the structure meet the most stringent crash legislation across world markets, while minimizing the vehicle's weight.

The structural integrity of the body shell is also reflected in its torsional rigidity, which is 25 percent greater than the current North American Focus.

Quality and craftsmanship in every detail
With global customers now demanding a more premium experience from small- and medium-sized vehicles, achieving outstanding levels of quality and craftsmanship was a primary objective for the new Focus.

The new Focus will make significant strides in reducing cabin noise, promising a quiet cabin environment. This refinement complements the fresh new interior design and higher craftsmanship levels to create a premium feel akin to larger vehicles.

Each component in the vehicle that the customer will touch, see, hear or even smell has been subjected to rigorous analysis to ensure that it will exceed an owner's expectations. Particular attention has been given to the quality of interior trim materials, and the color matching, gaps, flushness and tolerances where one part meets another.

Across the majority of vehicle attributes, Ford has developed a global DNA standard that defines the exact attributes a part should have to meet the quality requirements of the brand. Examples include the sound the door makes when it is closed, requiring special attention to the door structure and latch mechanism, and the design of a steering wheel, right down to the thickness of padding and size of stitching on the rim.

This meticulous attention to detail is also reflected in Ford's global manufacturing strategy for the Focus, with consistent standards and processes being applied in every one of the assembly plants, wherever they are located in the world.

"We believe the new Ford Focus will provide consumers with an unmatched driving experience, together with an unrivaled ownership experience," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Global Marketing. "The Focus brand always has been very special to Ford, and this new global model shows our commitment to developing another generation of exciting and appealing cars.


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2010 FPV F6 E

August 3rd 2009 18:00
FPV F6 E


The all-new FPV F6 E, originally launched in concept form at this year's Melbourne International Motor Show, has today been officially unveiled by Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) before it goes on sale in early September


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Ford to sell 20 percent of Mazda

November 19th 2008 09:00
2009 Mazda RX-8


Due to the global economic crisis, Ford Motor Company will sell as much as 20 percent - from 33.4% to just over 13% - of its stake in Mazda in a bid to shore up its own finances


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Official: 2010 Ford Mustang

November 18th 2008 03:30
2010 Ford Mustang


Ford's famous pony car, the iconic Mustang, has finally been unveiled in MY2010 guise after weeks and weeks of endless teasing with obscure images and subliminal messages from Ford


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FPV 5th Anniversary model

October 13th 2008 07:30
FPV 5th Anniversary model


Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) celebrated its fifth anniversary at this year's Australian International Motor Show with the release of a special edition FPV 5th Anniversary model featuring several unique features such as 19-inch multi-spoke Alpine Silver alloy wheels, a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package, sports seats finished in Nudo Leather and 5th Anniversary logo embossed into the front headrests


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2010 Mustang Teaser Images

September 19th 2008 00:15
2010 Ford Mustang


In the automotive equivalent of a striptease, Ford has begun releasing official teaser images - one by one - of the updated Mustang due for late 2009 as a 2010 model. The iconic muscle car will feature a number of key changes to its powertrain and the styling, both interior and exterior, as can be seen in these images


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Official: 2009 Ford Fiesta

July 14th 2008 06:05
2009 Ford Fiesta


The European arm of Ford has released first details on its stylish new Fiesta today - a small hatchback that will go head-to-head in a competitive segment with the likes of the Honda Jazz, Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris


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Almost official: Ford Focus RS hi-res gallery

July 4th 2008 06:05
2009 Ford Focus RS


The hype surrounding the Ford Focus RS has reached fever pitch after a batch of hi-res images made its way into cyberspace ahead of its highly anticipated international debut at the London Motor Show later this month


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2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

June 23rd 2008 00:15
Ford Focus XR5 Turbo


Ford Australia has released details of the updated XR5 Turbo complete with an exterior and interior makeover to make the German engineered and built Focus even more appealing


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Official teaser: 2009 Ford Focus RS

June 12th 2008 14:25
2009 Ford Focus RS


Ford has released two official images of the upcoming Focus RS performance hatch ahead of its debut at the London Motor Show next month


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2009 FPV GT-E

May 15th 2008 05:40
FPV GT-E


FPV is all set to take on high-end European performance sedans with the flagship GT-E uber-sedan


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Beijing premiere: Ford Fiesta S

April 22nd 2008 05:15
Ford Fiesta S


Ford has unveiled its all-new global small car - the Fiesta - at the Beijing Motor Show with sales starting in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010


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Official: FPV FG Falcon power figures

April 15th 2008 04:52
FPV Falcon F6 310
FPV Falcon F6 310


Ford Performance Vehicle (FPV) will bestow their two new models - based on the Ford FG Falcon range - with more than 300 kW of power in the battle for supremacy in the local muscle car market


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