Ford SVT Focus

The basic idea presented here - a sports car in the guise of a bread box - are far from New. Volkswagen Rabbit GTI in 1983, the first hot hatchback in the United States and many other property not offered for sale, including Ford, created in-class contributions contributed. Carrying Flags over the years despite a series of armored race car GT Ford GTI that it is offering as a competitor to something we've seen in this country.

The SVT Focus, especially against the backdrop of the badge is clear of the past burning bright, small-scale street Hot Rod Ford is a refreshing departure from tradition with a fake coating. And this is the business arm of the special vehicle team, Ford SVT engineering represents a point of pride to the staff. John was chief engineer and predator colet the community, jumped, kicked, screamed, and this small-scale collision of a diluted version of the European focus st170 fought to bring it into the U.S. edition.

And they succeeded. True, even more hairy out there, Euro Focus, focus RS turbo 220 HP that the charger is sensitive point along these shores and never set foot in Ford stores, there are several men I won't. Still, the fun of the SVT focus is one of Fords we've seen in a long time we accept that.

Review: here, the focus is on raw materials zr3 is delimited with this power, the only fun fun-the driving coefficient that has a sleek, compact three-door hatchback. Still a pretty significant limitation. 130 HP and 135 pound-feet of torque with zr3 60 km / h in 8.7 seconds to hit.

Test piece until the SVT version comes along we don't know how much faster a production car, but maybe at least a second faster to 60 mph. Not very surprising, in the light of the SVT's power advantage - 170 horsepower and 145 pound feet of torque.

The acquisition of this power is a mystery. Ford's DOHC 16-valve Zetec starting from SVT engineering units, compression 9.6: 1 and 10.2: 1 pistons civataliyor to upgrade to the new, changed the cam profiles, variable cam timing and a gradual, two-stage intake manifold, new exhaust headers, catalytic converter exhaust pipe muffler a threat that include a lighter and refined in low restricted.

Zetec enhanced the potency of the standard Focus five-speed manual instead of a six-speed Getrag gearbox, with powertrain upgrades and a slick setup that puts an exclamation point to it.

Moreover, the standard ZX3 suspension system, bushings, and anti-roll bars for almost every element, including, a tangible loaner instantly increase roll rigidity, and improved braking power to compensate for additional running changed with sterner stuff there is: greater than approximately one inch) 11.8 inch Vented front rotors with solid rear discs instead of drums and standard.

Smoother cornering attitudes, and bigger brakes, so it will use is not much more than improvements being rubber and 17-inch SVT Aluminum alloy wheels on 215 / 45ZR rubber uses. This stock 195 / 60R-15 tires and it was a pretty serious update made gains in understanding.

The SVT focus is the only clue I have to go with the orientation of sleight of torque. Markedly sharp reflexes, steering precision and stands with authority. But perhaps the most remarkable feature dynamic, improved athleticism combined with how well the quality of civilized driving. On smooth roads the suspension to maximize ride a go-kart to harden the lines of there's something. Sehvetlendi sidewalks when riding it's completely another to amplify, resulting in a decline in the quality responses. Has been achieved but here's what it looks like. The SVT Focus, lumpy corners without the bike resolve the congestion by moving the tires to come in constant contact with the asphalt, which is an additional benefit that allows a quantity flexibility; this also helps a lot when trying to intercept some countries.

BMW, the master of this dynamic alchemy-handling and smooth ride is a master - but this car, Ford SVT argue that engineering is not far behind.

Colet was constraint with the cosmetic products of the company inside and out and showed the vaunted SVT. Outside, the revised bumpers, rocker panels, mesh grilles, and of course handsome, five-fingered 17-inch wheels there's a pretty standard view in a faster way, but tastefully subdued; We think it works. In there, the engineering team, worktop with white, black instrument package put-your car is almost cool these days, it is imperative that are required to be-plus a sporty steering wheel, aluminum-clad foot pedals (does not provide a functional benefit, but good for the activation of a boy racer, calculated) extra deep bucket seats with pillows and a set of thighs and body ready to race. Seats close to the entrance fee alone.