Factory Turbo Focus 165kw

SpoolMan · 30-09-2005, 09:55 PM

Hope this has been covered before, reading todays Melbourne Herald Sun Australia is getting a Ford Factory turbo Focus 165 kw Volvo Motor in this little sucker goes from 0 to 100 klm in 6.1 sec

: , and has a top speed of 240 klm an hour....look out the V8's with petrol prices being the way they are i think this will be a real winner....wow 165kw how much does a Focus weigh?
link web wombat story & pics here: there story says 162kw..
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...ocus-st220.htm

MAGPIE · 01-10-2005, 04:42 AM

Weight: 1317 kg

Some more specs....

Engine Data
Engine Type
2.5L 20 V DOHC
Displacement (cc)
2522 cm3
Bore (mm)
83,0
Stroke (mm)
93,2
Fuel Type, Grade
Unleaded, 98 or 95 (RON)
Max Power (ISO KW/PS)
165.5 KW (225 PS)
At Engine Speed (RPM)
6100 / MIN
Max Torque (ISO NM)
320 NM
At Engine Speed (RPM)
1600 – 4000 / MIN
Compression Ratio
9.0
Cylinders
5, In Line
Cylinder Head/Block
Aluminum Alloy
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Gear
DOHC with Direct-Acting Mechanical Shimless Tappets
Turbocharger
KKK – Warner Integrated Turbo System
Engine Management
Bosch Motor Management System
Fuel Injection
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)
Ignition
Electronic Distributorless
Emission Level
European Stage IV, With Electronic On-Board Diagnostics (EOBD)
Transmission
Transmission Type
Manual 6-Speed
Clutch Type
Single Dry Clutch and Dual Mass Flywheel
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson Struts with Offset Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Independent Short-Long Arm (SLA) Control Blade Mulit-Link System
Steering
Type
Rack and Pinion, Ratio 14,8
Turning Circle (M)
Kerb-to-Kerb: 11.7
Brake System
Dual-circuit, Diagonally Split, Hydraulically Operated Discs Front and Rear. Vacuum Servo-Assist. Standard Electronically Controlled Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Optional Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) System
Front
320 x 25 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear
280 x 11 mm Solid Discs
Wheels/Tyres
Standard Wheel Type
Cast Aluminum Alloy
Standard Wheel Size
18 x 8
Tyre Size - Standard
225/40 R18
Exterior
3/5 DR
Overall Length (mm)
4362
Overall Width (mm)
1840
Overall Height (mm)
1497
Wheelbase (mm)
2640
Front tread (mm)
1535
Rear Tread (mm)
1531
Weights
3/5 DR
Basic Kerb (KG)
1317
Gross Vehicle Mass (KG)
1860/1890
Payload (KG)
543/528
Luggage Compartment (VDA) L
385
Targeted Performance And Fuel Economy
Max Speed (KPH)
241
Acceleration
0 – 100 KM/H (secs)
6.8
0 – 60 mph (secs)
6.5
Flexibility 50 – 100 KM/H (4th) (secs)
6.1
Fuel Consumption
Urban (ECE L/100 KM)
13.8
Extra Urban (ECE L/100 KM)
6.8
Combined (ECE L/100 KM)
9.3
CO2 - Combined Mode (G/KM)
224

b2tf · 01-10-2005, 10:41 PM

this would be bloody right, literally the day after i said i wouldnt buy a ford again. Dammit now I have to take back that statement........

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whippet_zetec · 01-10-2005, 11:28 PM

I am sure it would be an awesome bit of gear.....but, the article doesnt mention any delivery to Australia for the ST.

If the last ST deliveries were anything to go by about 200 would make it our shores

SpoolMan · 02-10-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whippet_zetec

I am sure it would be an awesome bit of gear.....but, the article doesnt mention any delivery to Australia for the ST.

the 1st article i read in the Melbourne news paper said they will be here next year..

used · 03-10-2005, 03:12 AM

time to save up....
but how much do u think it is?

galaxy xr8 · 03-10-2005, 06:53 PM

MMMM I can't wait for this little pocket rocket, WRX eater.

chevaps · 10-10-2005, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRFPV8

the 1st article i read in the Melbourne news paper said they will be here next year..

Yep! just read an article in todays Sunday Times in WA. Will be here next year. There was no mention of pricing though. I could only assume it would up and above 50k on road.

Any thoughts?

Tom

SpoolMan · 10-10-2005, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevaps

Yep! just read an article in todays Sunday Times in WA. Will be here next year. There was no mention of pricing though. I could only assume it would up and above 50k on road.

Any thoughts?

Tom

Surely $50k would price it out of the market, thats the price of an XR8 Sedan.

chevaps · 10-10-2005, 01:10 AM

yeh, thats my only concern. Just pricing it up against some of the other hot imported turbo cars out there and their prices.

I mean, a volvo s40 T5 (where ST parts originate), falls just short of $60k, before on roads.

I would sure like to own one of these beauties, but if the price aint right, then obviously i cant afford it.

Tom

galaxy xr8 · 10-10-2005, 07:49 AM

For that price forget it, I'll pass.

lincoln · 10-10-2005, 01:51 PM

It's have to be below $40K to compete with Golf GTI and RenaultSport Megane 225. I wouldn't use the Volvo T5 as a benchmark, there's much more kit in the Volvo.

Now, question is, would I want to buy another orphan hot Ford?

4.9 EF Futura · 10-10-2005, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRFPV8

look out the V8's with petrol prices being the way they are i think this will be a real winner....

Im fairly sure a 2.5L 5cyl turbo spinning at 6100rpm will use its fair share of 98ron, lol.

Awesome to see they're releasing it tho. Serious piece of kit!

niko · 10-10-2005, 03:09 PM

pretty heavy for a little car

marcosambrose · 10-10-2005, 07:56 PM

Yeh im not surprised about the weight, the thing is full of equipment and its a gorgeous thing, the times are good, and its supposed to handle better then the Mk1 RS.

Pricing is i think $37,000 - $39,000.

orsest170 · 10-10-2005, 08:45 PM

If we use the UK prices as a guide, you will find that the new ST should not cost anywhere near 50 - 60k.

In the UK the ST170 typically retailed from £15995 pounds and for $37000 in Oz. The new ST starts from £17495, so I think it would reasonable to expect a price of between 40k and 43k when it arrives in Oz.

The car looks fantastic, has a great interior, will have brilliant acceleration and even better handling than the current ST ....er hang on..even better handling? is that possible?

:.

Dunno about you, but at just over 40k, I reckon it'll be a bargain!

Guess I had better start saving then.....

MeestaNob! · 10-10-2005, 08:50 PM

I'm putting money in the piggy bank as we speak!

galaxy xr8 · 10-10-2005, 08:50 PM

The ol ST170 was around $41 wasn't it, if it is around that price, it won't be to bad, around the same price for a WRX too.

orsest170 · 10-10-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

The ol ST170 was around $41 wasn't it, if it is around that price, it won't be to bad, around the same price for a WRX too.

The St170 was $37 000.

galaxy xr8 · 10-10-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orsest170

The St170 was $37 000.

Even better, if it is around this I'll be happy.

zetec · 11-10-2005, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko

pretty heavy for a little car

The New Focus isn't a little car though - thus for an almost mid-sized car it's quite light. It has almost as much interior room as a Camry and in sedan format has a boot bigger than a BA/BF Falcon. Not so small anymore!!!!! I'd imagine this thing with 166kw or whatever will absolutely crank. It's the torque that'll fire it beyond the horizon - 320nM ain't shabby!!! I think though doesn't the TDCi Diesel Focus have 340nM???!!!! That's amazing! That's more torque than a Commodore 3.6L V6 isn't it??!!!!!!!

: Lincoln, can I be your car washer and driveway attendant in the UK? What with your love of hot Ford and Frenchies and no doubt an RS or two in the driveway, somebody needs to warm them up for you each morning and keep them clean on weekends!! Happy to offer my services!

T3rminator · 13-10-2005, 09:43 PM

Is this a FWD, RWD or AWD? Talk about a pocket rocket! Couldn't they fit another cylinder in there? Or would that stuff up the name and the XR6T market? lol

Imagine that...XR6T in a 1350kgs chassis...

Still a bit of tinkering and this thing would be insane...

parawolf · 13-10-2005, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullthrottle

Is this a FWD, RWD or AWD? Talk about a pocket rocket! Couldn't they fit another cylinder in there? Or would that stuff up the name and the XR6T market? lol

Imagine that...XR6T in a 1350kgs chassis...

Still a bit of tinkering and this thing would be insane...

What haven't you seen the pic's of a Focus in New Zealand with a Typhoon engine in it and converted to rear wheel drive?

parawolf · 13-10-2005, 09:48 PM

Conversion rate puts the base ST at about AU$41,500 Then there is the ST2 and ST3 which have higher levels of internal trim.

Now - don't forget England have higher levels of taxation of cars than in Australia, so without taxes it could be say $35,000, then with import excise or whatever could be about $37,000.

I figure it will be priced similar to the ST170 - and other cars in that market from Europe.

b2tf · 13-10-2005, 10:20 PM

I'll be signing for one. When I dont know but I guarantee it will happen.

Perana · 14-10-2005, 02:41 PM

Id love one... Im guessing it would be priced between 35k and 40k....

Danny · 14-10-2005, 05:43 PM

Time to forget about getting a VW golf GTi then..... its a whole second quicker, and not far off the Typhoon and GT pace

marcosambrose · 14-10-2005, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Time to forget about getting a VW golf GTi then..... its a whole second quicker, and not far off the Typhoon and GT pace

Would be lighting quick around the track, too.

Its nurburgring times well a full 10 seconds quicker than the Mk1 RS.

king_pin · 14-10-2005, 08:58 PM

Would be a very nice addition to the garage.

But I am thinking that it would be more around the 40-45k mark.

murcod · 14-10-2005, 09:18 PM

Interesting to see HSV announced the release of the VXR (read Opel modified Astra turbo coupe) at the same time.... I think it's got a few kw over the Focus. Interesting times ahead, the sales battle will be hot! http://www.hsv.com.au/vxr/vxr.html

VXR has stuff like Recaro seats and 19" alloys standard too.

Has Ford Australia got anything out officially yet on their website? Are FPV selling it, or Ford?

edit on other thread: http://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/ and it has Recaro seats standard too!

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