247-hp 2012 Ford Focus ST set to go global

[gruster]

Great news everybody!

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/15/p...-to-go-global/

Earlier this year, Ford promised us a hotter version of the all-new Focus, and at this month's Paris Motor Show, the Blue Oval is sticking to its word.

The 2012 Ford Focus ST will be the brand's first high-performance model developed under the watchful eye of its global performance vehicle team, and while the hatch you see here is being billed as a "design study," make no mistake – this will form the basis of the ST coming to market in early 2012.

Power is provided by an EcoBoost 2.0-liter inline four churning out 247 turbocharged horsepower, and Ford promises that the ST's handling and aural delights will live up to the marque's performance heritage. FoMoCo also makes it clear that the ST is bound for "all global markets from early 2012" so those of us in the States should finally get a crack at what's traditionally been a Euro-only affair.

Joining the Focus ST in Paris will be the new Mondeo and C-Max, both powered by Ford's new range of fuel-efficient gasoline and diesel-powered drivetrains. Make the jump for the full details.

[Cos]

[freshprince1]

Nice work Ford. I drove a ZX-3 for several years and loved it (back when Ford's were still uncool). I can only imagine how much better this new one will be. Wish this was around back then...I'll probably never be in the demographic for one of these again.

[jampack]

That's one hot car

[Tik-Tok]

So long as it's still being assembled in North America, it'll still be a pile of shit.

[Mitsu3000gt]

It's probably FWD

[gruster]

Keep in mind that it's a i4 which outputs 247 hp.

[beyond_ban]

While it is cool, it isn't an RS

[kevie88]

Why not the RS?

Mind you, for the money I'd buy a Mustang 5.0.. I think I just answered my own question.

[kevie88]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
So long as it's still being assembled in North America, it'll still be a pile of shit.

Like those piece of shit Honda Civic's you see littering the ditches everywhere?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Damn, does that ever look good.

[mo_money2supe]

I'm VERY excited that Ford's releasing a car like this out to the North American market - not because I like Fords, but because it means other manufacturers will follow suit here and compete by bringing in previously only EDM or JDM announced models. Ie. 2011+ Jetta Coupe R.

[HiTempguy1]

In America, it'll probably be a 4 door only hatch, just like the Fiesta. Epic failure is imminent.

[jsn]

Nice looking car and has pretty good power but no awd=no care

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by kevie88


Like those piece of shit Honda Civic's you see littering the ditches everywhere?

[dino_martini]

Nice! My first brand new car...might be a Focus. Ford is certainly on their game...I hope they mess around with the front end a bit though, the ST has a face only its mother could love.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
So long as it's still being assembled in North America, it'll still be a pile of shit.

LOL You would be surprised how many vehicles from Japanese manufacturers are assembles in North America.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by heavyD


LOL You would be surprised how many vehicles from Japanese manufacturers are assembles in North America.

I know how many there are, see my subsequent post (the motivational poster), also in case you haven't noticed most of those built in N.A. Japanese cars don't hold a candle to the ones built overseas.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by jsn
Nice looking car and has pretty good power but no awd=no care

Even if it ends up being able to outhandle its AWD competition and is more fun to drive?

[EK 2.0]

Dare I say it??...

Wow Ford....I know one person for sure that will get a kick out of that car...