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Everything ive heard is in the topic above..
Dont think the 260BHP is correct
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EDIT// Sorry thought you meant the last model of this spec.. So ignore that lol
Everything ive heard is in the topic above..
Dont think the 260BHP is correct
EDIT// Sorry thought you meant the last model of this spec.. So ignore that lol
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Not sure about a new shape, but they are dropping the ST1 and packing nearly all of the optional extras as standard fit into the ST3, I haven't heard about upping the power to 160 (Edit 260!)though, might be a dealer offered Mountune. It is going to come with black alloys as standard. I mentioned to a dealer the possibility posted elsewhere on the forum that including all optional extras in the top car might spell the end for the model. He said he would be very surprised if Ford ended Focus production to introduce a replacement model as it has been and remains a massively popular car across Europe. I suppose they could redesign the ST, but then it might not be a Focus
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There will be a new Focus in 2011. No Matter how popular the current one is and disregarding the facelift the car is coming to 5 years old (6 years come 2011). Standard lifespan for a typical Ford these days. plus they are trying to make it a more universal model they can sell globally just like the new Fiesta.
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QUOTE(alexk1985 @ 19 Nov 2009, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There will be a new Focus in 2011.
That'll be just the time to part ex mine
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That'll be just the time to part ex mine
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QUOTE(Gerry @ 19 Nov 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That'll be just the time to part ex mine
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Thats not to say there will be a new Focus ST out by then
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Thats not to say there will be a new Focus ST out by then
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This is where I got the news
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...ford_focus.html
Last sentence, 260bhp of the current 2.5 litre turbo.
If it is the new one - I want one.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...ford_focus.html
Last sentence, 260bhp of the current 2.5 litre turbo.
If it is the new one - I want one.
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From the 70's Ford cars got better and more power after time 39 years on and i think that what can Ford do now. I honestly cant see what will be next ST 170 - RS 212 - St 225 -RS 300? ST 260 this will be well more than 20,000. Besides why would you want a focus ST at 260 when you could get an RS.
Looking at the rest of the up and coming hot hach market, 260 bhp is about the norm (audi s3, mazda 3mps, megane R25, Golf R etc). I wouldn't be suprised if Ford drop the 2.5T volvo lump. Although its a fantastic engine with great character and sound, most competitors use a 2.0T unit now. Ford could make the same BHP but vastly improve mpg/CO2 to fit in with th Euro V rules.
I hope they keep the 2.5 though.
Detritus.
I hope they keep the 2.5 though.
Detritus.
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The 2.5L Volvo engine will be replaced with a 2.0L unit.
QUOTE(Lancastrian @ 22 Nov 2009, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The 2.5L Volvo engine will be replaced with a 2.0L unit.
Nooooooooooo! Why? Why can't they just take the current engine and develop it to make it more efficient? It's a legendary engine!
Nooooooooooo! Why? Why can't they just take the current engine and develop it to make it more efficient? It's a legendary engine!
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QUOTE(Adamski @ 23 Nov 2009, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nooooooooooo! Why? Why can't they just take the current engine and develop it to make it more efficient? It's a legendary engine!
Because Ford have been, and are still, trying to disentangle themselves from Volvo.
Volvo is the only remaining brand in the Ford "Premier Automotive Group", and it has been known since December 2008 that Ford are actively considering selling it.
Apparently there aren't a whole bunch of people queuing up to buy Volvo, but talks are ongoing with a consortium led by Geely Group Holdings.
I would imagine the removal of the Volvo lump from a Ford badged car is but one of many tasks on a very long list of "things to do" before Volvo can be easily offloaded.
It will be interesting to see what happens with the RS which, as we know, uses the same Volvo lump, should Volvo finally be sold.
Because Ford have been, and are still, trying to disentangle themselves from Volvo.
Volvo is the only remaining brand in the Ford "Premier Automotive Group", and it has been known since December 2008 that Ford are actively considering selling it.
Apparently there aren't a whole bunch of people queuing up to buy Volvo, but talks are ongoing with a consortium led by Geely Group Holdings.
I would imagine the removal of the Volvo lump from a Ford badged car is but one of many tasks on a very long list of "things to do" before Volvo can be easily offloaded.
It will be interesting to see what happens with the RS which, as we know, uses the same Volvo lump, should Volvo finally be sold.
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