First Drive 2016 Ford Focus ST

First Drive 2016 Ford Focus ST - Ford today took the wraps off the all new Focus ST, which made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The hot version of the Focus has been around since 2002, but it hasn't always been on the menu in the U.S. With Ford's one-car approach to its global lineup, North America is no longer left out in the cold when it comes to hot hatches. Ford has made numerous improvements to the Focus ST for the 2015 model year, allowing Ford Team RS to tune the hatch with all-new front springs and sportier shock absorber settings. A 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost engine is under the hood, using twin independent variable camshaft timing and high-pressure direct injection for 252 hp at 5,500 rpm, and 270 lb-ft of torque which arrives at 2,500 rpm. The inline-four is paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission which features a short-throw shifter setup, and the gear ratios have been selected exclusively for the ST, designed to deliver rapid acceleration.

Added 21 Oct 2026