In addition to the Mustang, you can no longer buy a Ford car in the United States. Not so long ago Ford offered three different hot doors, but today the company does not have an affordable performance car, except cheaper Mustangs. That hasn’t stopped Ford from catering to high-performance car buyers in the rest of the world.
Today the company announcesd an updated version of the Focus ST in the UK called ST Edition.
Ford calls this ST the most agile ST to date. Comes from the factory with an adjustable coil suspension KW that was adjusted by Ford Performance at the Nurburging:
The two-way adjustable coilover suspension system, produced by motorsport specialists KW Automotive, features two-tube stainless steel damping housings and powder-coated springs, with a distinctive Ford Performance Blue finish. The driving height of the Focus ST Edition is reduced by 10 mm front and rear compared to the standard Focus ST, with another 20 mm adjustment available to the customer. Spring rates increase by more than 50% compared to the standard Focus ST.
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Wwith 19-inch light-bearing wheels With Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, this should be a cannon cutter. Even Ford provides owners with a document that provides configuration recommendations for different driving conditions.
Aside from the Azura Blue exterior paint, everything else is ST standard.
Power comes from a 2.3-liter Ecoboost four-cylinder with 280 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque coupled to a six-speed manual. That ST is not such a fun, affordable price US market car you remember. The MSRP a 2018 ST (The last year the model was offered) was $ 25,170. With current conversion rates, this new ST starts at $ 49,086. At this price, it may be best to stay in the pond.