Ford is experiencing 60 prototypes of the new Focus ST

According to representatives of American manufacturers, some of the tested vehicles disguised as the previous Focus. Tests are conducted around the world - from North America, the German Autobahn and Nurburgring, before the secondary roads of Great Britain.

The company has completed trials of a new "charged" Focus hatchback in cold climates, as well as fine-tuning of steering control. Now a manufacturer is engaged in improving other elements of the new items.

According to Mathias ton - the chief engineer of test programs for the European division of Ford, is responsible for the "charged" model, seats in the previous Focus ST have been very good, but in the new car the driver sits below. The new chair will provide him more support.

According to preliminary data, the new Ford Focus ST will be completed by the family of EcoBoost petrol engine volume of 2 liters and 250 hp. with. equipped with direct injection and turbocharging. This unit will allow hatchback accelerate to the first hundred in about 6 seconds. The debut series Ford Focus ST is scheduled for early 2012.