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ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS SHARPENS DYNAMIC DRIVING WITH AVAILABLE SE SPORT, TITANIUM HANDLING PACKAGES
•All-new 2012 Ford Focus range elevates driving dynamics wîth standard electric power-assisted §teering (EPAS), Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control, making the vehicle feel more responsive and agile in corners•Top-of-the-line Ford Focus Titanium model features standard sport-tuned suspension in addition to offering an optional Titanium Handling Package wîth 18-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires
•Mid-range Ford Focus SE offered wîth available SE Sport Package featuring alloy wheels, sport seats, rear disc brakes, piano black grille, unique interior appointments and five-speed manual transmission
The all-new Ford Focus will take dynamic driving to new levels wîth optionally available handling packages on SE and range-topping Titanium model.
Driving dynamics and responsive handling have been elevated across the entire all-new Focus range for 2012. All Focus models feature standard specifically tuned electric power-assisted §teering (EPAS) system, independent Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control. These features combine to make Focus more agile and confidence-inspiring for enthusiast and normal drivers alike.
'Our enthusiast customers told us exactly what they want in an all-new Focus,' said Mark Rushbrook, Ford vehicle dynamics manager for the 2012 Ford Focus. 'They asked us to give Focus more responsive handling, and they asked that we develop and offer a factory-engineered handling package wîth beefier suspension hardware. We've done just that, fine-tuning a pair of available packages for mid-level SE and up-range Titanium models.'The automotive enthusiast community should appreciate the sharpened handling offered in the volume-series Focus SE four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. The SE Sport Package features sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, sport seats, four-wheel disc brakes, piano black grille, metallic interior trim accents, leather-wrapped §teering wheel and standard five-speed manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)
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| Engine : 2.0 L., 4-cylinder Power: 140 hp Torque: 136 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic | |
Two additional wheel packages are offered wîth the Focus SE Sport Package. A 16-inch machined alloy wheel wîth painted pockets is offered as an upgrade, while serious enthusiasts may wish to add the 17-inch machined and painted alloy wheel option.The range-topping Focus Titanium model is fitted wîth the sport-tuned suspension as standard equipment. This includes stiffer springs and dampers.
Enthusiast buyers specifying a Focus Titanium sedan or hatchback can add the Titanium Handling Package wîth optimized suspension components, special 18-inch alloy wheels, low-profile summer performance tires and a trunk-mounted full-size spare.
'Focus enthusiasts spoke and we listened, providing them wîth additional packages,' said Rushbrook, an active amateur Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) racer. 'Serious drivers lòòking for even more grip in the corners will really appreciate the SE Sport and Titanium Handling Packages.'North American Ford Focus hatchback and sedan wîth optional handling packages will go on sale – in SE and Titanium trim series levels – at Ford dealerships in early 2011.Source - Ford
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