2013 Ford Focus ST struggle for the throne of the best sport compact

The new Ford Focus ST. You can choose from two versions, 5 doors or Sport break.

After the arrival of the Sport versions, come with the first dish. We are witnessing the first Ford EcoBoost engine includes a high performance model, but not the last with the future arrival of the Focus RS, and this new version is 25hp more powerful than its predecessor, thanks to the incorporation of the block Aluminum 2.0 Ecoboost four-cylinder power 250cv with 36.7 Nm of torque, replacing the previous five-cylinder 2.5 Volvo origin.

Externally, the Focus ST has been radically transformed. This remarkable change is due to the One Ford philosophy, all models will be global, its design without changing anything in the European market, Asian and American. The front what stands out is the huge black grille honeycomb, while in the rear can see the impressive double central exhaust and spoiler specific. Series features 18-inch wheels of a design similar to its predecessor.

Inside is an air very refreshed and technology with a futuristic center console. The fabulous leather seats, signed by Recaro, they look very sporty. Can not say the same the wheel, which in our judgment breaks a bit the aesthetics racing the interior. It also has three clocks on the dashboard to boost pressure and oil pressure and temperature. Various details such as chrome and leather inserts black piano up a very comprehensive set

The 2013 Ford Focus ST superbly combines direct injection with a low inertia turbocharger controlled electronically. With these data we can deduce that the new Focus ST is more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor, with 20% less emissions. Even without definitive data, the first reports announce a combined consumption of 7.2 l/100 km and an average of 169g/km CO2. In this fantastic engine is incorporated a new gearbox six-speed manual optimized for a sportier feel. Ford announces figures very appealing, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 250km / h electronically limited.

Something very interesting is the Sound Composer, a system that connects the engine intake with the carrier, passing more or less of the sound depending on how we use the gas pedal. This gives a very sporty feel when we go faster with the sound that is generated naturally.

The suspension also undergoes some interesting changes, incorporating a 10mm lower compared to the rest of the range. In the front is McPherson and rear deformable parallelogram. Ford announced that the standard tires are designed exclusively for this model Goodyears hand, on average 235/40/18.

It has introduced the Torque Vectoring Control, an electronic differential system, which we personally do not yet convinced, given that other models in its range as the Astra OPC and Clio RS have the mechanic. The ESP is variable and can be chosen three modes: normal, sporty or disconnected. Your e variable is called Sport Steering System, which modifies its hardness depending on the type of riding you do. This new version is ready, so this month comes to our dealers with a very competitive