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Ford Focus Sedan (USA) 2.3 i 16V ST (153 Hp)
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Ford Focus:
The Ford Focus is a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1998 until 2025. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe's German and British teams. Production of the fourth generation Focus began in 2018 in Germany and China. In 2025, Ford announced that the Focus will no longer be built, in line with an announcement made in 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (USA) Overview:
Ford Focus (Sedan (USA)). With 209 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1280 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 193 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.3 i 16V ST (153 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers significantly improved performance and acceleration, transforming the Focus into a genuinely sporty compact sedan for its time.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a performance-oriented compact, though naturally higher than the 2.0L variants due to increased power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent handling and ride comfort for its class
- • Spacious and practical interior
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Engaging driving dynamics, especially with manual transmission
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
- • Automatic transmission can be unrefined
- • Early models had some reliability quirks
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sedan: 1998 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Focus |
| Generation: | Sedan (USA) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 i 16V ST (153 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 153 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.7 Hp/l [88mm more] |
| Torque: | 209 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2261 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5.75 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 396 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4450 mm mm [88mm more] |
| Width: | 1699 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2615 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1494 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1486 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/50 R16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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