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Official: 2009 Ford Fiesta

July 14th 2008 06:05

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.

Available in both three- and five- door variants, the new Fiesta has taken a leaf out of the Mazda2 design philosophy by shedding some 40kg from the kerb weight of its predecessor and will be launched with a choice of two engines including a 'sporty' 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine in the Zetec S model which develops 88 kW while returning an economical 5.9L/100km.

The new Fiesta features a specially-tuned Electric Power Assist Steering setup offering fantastic low speed maneuverability and ease of use, while gaining in feedback at higher speeds.

Safer and stronger than its predecessor, the new Fiesta boasts an Intelligent Protection System which includes standard knee bags and side airbags to protect the head, plus a 10 percent stiffer torsional rigidity.

The European line-up comprises of six models - Studio, Style, Style Plus, Zetec, Zetec S and Titanium - with varying equipment levels which includes EasyFuel capless refuelling, keyless entry and a ‘Ford Power’ start button.

[Source: Ford]

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Almost official: Ford Focus RS hi-res gallery

July 4th 2008 06:05

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.

While Ford has yet to confirm the exact power output and performance figures for the hottest of hatches, the European arm of Ford hopes the extensively tuned 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbocharged engine with unique camshafts, cylinder head and gasket and new breathing mods will push the new RS over the 300 hp (221 kW) mark as well as a tarmac wrenching 410 Nm of torque.

In all likelihood, this should allow the RS to sprint from rest to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.

Many die-hard fans have expressed their concerns about the front-wheel-drive layout of the RS i.e whether the front wheels could cope with such staggering power and the inherent understeer and torque steer that comes with it, but it seems these fears were a bit premature given the great lengths Ford engineers have taken to ensure the RS handles the twisties with aplomb.

Along with the fitment of an automatic torque biasing limited-slip differential by Quaife, an innovative front suspension system dubbed ‘RevoKnuckle’ - better than 'WhiteKnuckle' - all but eliminates torque steer.

Looking suitably bad-ass in green, the sheetmetal of the RS boasts more muscle than Hulk himself with a 40mm wider track that requires extensively flared front and rear guards, an aggressive bodykit with a gaping front air dam (in black) and bonnet louvers, rear diffuser, huge 19-inch wheels and a top mounted rear wing, side gills and rear mirrors all finished in black to contrast with the paint job.

The upgrades extends to the interior where the trim matches the exterior colour plus the fitment of one-piece Recaro sports bucket seats embroidered with the 'RS' logo. There's also a three-spoke sports steering wheel with brushed aluminium and RS logo, carbon-fibre trim on the centre console and an engine start button located next to the gear stick.

More will be revealed after the car's launch at the London Motor Show later this month.

[Source: Ford via Carscoop]

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2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

June 23rd 2008 00:15

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

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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Beijing premiere: Ford Fiesta S

April 22nd 2008 05:15

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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Ford Focus RS teaser

December 18th 2007 04:30

It appears Ford Europe has given the production green-light for the Focus RS model - based on the face-lifted 2008 Focus - with the official release of this teaser image

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