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Coletti and his team also outfitted the Focus SVT with a tighter suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and meatier, high-speed tires. But they did not want to sacrifice ride quality for the sake of superior handling. "That's one of the car's hallmarks," Coletti says.
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST: only one letter short of an SVT ...
The Ford Focus has been treated to a subtle restyling for 2005, a "new edge" if you will, but the edge is does lose is the speedy and nimble hatchback SVT iteration. The 2005 Focus does however appear in ST guise, which provides SVT-esque performance in a more sedate package.
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Shop for used Ford Focus SVTs within your budget - Before you can determine what used Ford Focus SVT you can afford, you need to know how much you can spend. One certainty is that you don't want to end up with an outrageous monthly payment for the used Ford Focus SVT you buy. Choose a Ford Focus SVT that meet all your needs - It's important to choose a used Ford Focus SVT that meets your needs as well as your wants. Do you need a lot of cargo space? Do you need used Ford Focus SVTs with four-wheel drive? Do you want your used Ford Focus SVT car to be really fast? Do you want a used Ford Focus SVT with great gas mileage?
Ford Focus, SVT - Reviews / Forum / Pictures / Wallpapers
If you aren't aware there's a new Ford Focus on the road, you haven't been paying attention. Ford is making a big deal of the revamping of its small car, the 2005 Focus. The automaker claims it is conducting an advertising blitz like it did on the F150 pickup truck. Ads for the Focus...
2002 Ford Focus Review - 2002 Focus MSRP, Specifications, Drive ...
Also new for 2002 is the Focus SVT ($17,505). Based on the three-door ZX3, it has been modified by Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) to produce 170 horsepower. SVT boasts a Getrag six-speed manual transmission, SVT-tuned suspension, special trim including a rear spoiler, and more.
2004 Ford Focus - Profile - 2004 Ford Focus
Ford has managed to combine two seemingly disparate achievements by creating, on the one hand, a tall, spacious compact car, and on the other, a vehicle enthusiasts like to play with. The number of bodystyles makes the 2004 Ford Focus more like an entire family of cars, with something for everyone. Drivers and passengers enjoy the high seating position and ease of entry and exit. And with a wagon and two hatchbacks to choose from, cargo space is never a problem. Nimble handling and responsive steering mean the 2004 Ford Focus is genuinely fun to drive. The base 110 hp engine is a bit of a slug, the 130 hp upgrade only moderately better, but performance drivers can opt for a 145 hp twin-cam unit or go all the way to the 170 hp 2004 Ford Focus SVT, now in 2-and-5-door versions. 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions are available in all models.
2006 Ford Focus RS ZX5 part
The standard engine in the new 2006 Ford Focus LX and Focus SE sedans has a splitport induction system designed to balance your needs for power and economy, The peak output is 110 horsepower @ 5,000 rpms. New for 2006, the SPI engine has a new dualmode crank-shaft damper for refinement and re-calibrated management computers for better drive response. L DOHC Zetec engine with peak output of 170 horsepower at 7,000 rpms. The modifications make it one of the most technologically advanced engines SVT has ever produced, giving Focus SVT a rare combination of low-end torque, peak power and exceptional smoothness.
New Car Review: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST
Anyone with an interest in sport-compact performance will have noticed that the Focus SVT was not mentioned. It used a tuned version of the Zetec engine with 170 horsepower, and that engine is no longer used in the Focus. The ST replaces the SVT, and if the numbers - 151 hp vs. 170 - look bleak - never believe numbers only. The ST may have less horsepower, but it has more torque at lower engines speeds - 154 lb-ft at 4250 rpm vs. 145 lb-ft at 5500 rpm.
Research a New Car - 2005 Ford Focus New Car Test Drive
Ford borrowed pieces of the suspension from the European-sold Focus and the 2004 Focus SVT to make the ZX4 ST more performance oriented than the other models. It borrows the front struts and rear shocks from those models, and they are 50 percent stiffer than the ones on the SE and SES versions. The ZX4 ST also has its own distinctive 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and Pirelli all-season radials. The package provides sharp handling response, precise steering and generally an enjoyable connection with the road.
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