Mk4 Focus ST

[nilagin]

Details finally confirmed.

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/2/all-new-ford-focus-st-breaks-cover–280-ps-hot-hatch-on-sale-thi.html

[v8griff]

Interesting Ford has used the 2.3 Ecoboost, albeit in a lower state of tune.

I think it will be a cracking drive considering how the cooking MK4 drives.

[71-bda]

7 speed auto looks like it could be getting ready for next RS ??

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No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

 

[cam87]

i hope they give the option of a manual on the next RS along with an auto. No doubt the mk4 RS will be the last to use a manual 🙁

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“A car is just fast enough when you stand in front of it in the morning and are afraid to unlock it” – Walter Rohrl

[red-leader]

That looks a most interesting package, think you’re right bda, the auto box shakedown before it goes in the RS.

[Mdc]

Does anybody know if there will be a new RS? Or does it follow new ST equals new RS.I thought I read the new RS might be ice and battery if it ever comes to be.Must say the ST looks very nice.

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Mountune 375 FMP mountune v3 M Flaps Forged wheels painted calipers Gel inserts Door protectors clim air Sony upgrade shells ? immobiliser 5yr Ford warranty BIG FAT FORGED IN THE BOOT.HG recall sorted no drama.

[Kenny]

New Ford Focus ST hatch and Estate boosted to 276bhp, while a 187bhp diesel will also be offered. Watch the video…
This is the new Ford Focus ST, which will get more power than ever as it prepares to go into battle with the Renault Megane R.S., Honda Civic Type R and the next generation of VW Golf GTI.

The Mk4 ST will pack up to 12 per cent more power and 17 per cent more torque than the previous iteration. Those gains are likely to be necessary as the car squares up to the 316bhp Civic and, within the next 12 months, a hot Mk8 Golf that’s expected to have up to 300bhp.

Full review on AutoExpress

 

[Kenny]

Prices released (via Auto Express):

Ford has quietly released prices and specs for the new Focus ST ahead of its launch this summer, with the base model starting from £29,495
Ford has announced pricing information and a full specification for the new Focus ST ahead of its official launch this summer. Prices start from £29,495 for the entry-level diesel-powered hatchback, climbing to £33,095 for the range-topping petrol-powered estate.

Power for the Mk4 Focus ST has increased by around 12 percent over the previous iteration, while torque is up by around 17 percent. Those gains should allow the Focus ST to compete with the 316bhp Honda Civic Type R and the next generation VW Golf GTI, which is expected to have up to 300bhp.

Ford will continue to offer the Focus ST with either petrol or diesel power. The petrol option, priced from £31,995, will be a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost unit, producing 276bhp and 420Nm of torque. It feeds its power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, allowing a 0–62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph.

The ST is due to arrive in dealers towards the end of the summer, with the petrol, diesel, five-door and Estate models all available from launch. Early versions will all be in the top ST-3 trim level, Auto Express understands, and pitched at the higher-end customers who made up around 70 per cent of Mk3 ST sales anyway.

[bobcat]

Thanks Kenny, ?

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[WAWRS.]

Each model gets more and more Expensive. Dread to think what the cars cost in another 10yrs …….45k + ?

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Had a Frozen White RS

Then a

Red Edition RS  

Went away to sample others before realising where my heart lies

Now have a

Nitrous Blue Edition RS 💙 

 

[18stealth]

Nearly as much as an RS then when that first came out?

[mondeoman]

Only one version of the ST is shown on the new Focus Price List, no ST1-3:

https://www.ford.co.uk/content/dam/guxeu/uk/documents/price-list/cars/PL-All_New_Focus.pdf

 

[coastliner]

Seems  tad pricey would have expected about £27500 with the top of the range at £29995. You can buy a lot of second hand car for £25K.

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Coastliner

[DaveRS3]

That’s ridicullous pricing and more than the RS when 1st sold.

The cost is understandable in the RS as it took 2 full days to build in 2 seperate factories with an expensive OEM 4wd system.

How can they justify those prices???. I know you can usually get discounts on the ST but id want at least 20% off at those prices.

[Kenny]

Yes does seem like quite a jump for the ST marque. Needs to justify the increase with better performance, build and materials.

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