Ford has finally sorted out that detail too, as the
upcoming Focus ST hot hatch has been spotted with matching bumpers for the
first time. Basically, what you see in the photos is the
finished item and we have to admit it looks much better without the silver
bumpers. The ST package looks
sharp and elegant at the same time, leaving visual room for the more hardcore
RS kit that will arrive further down the line.
It looks quite similar to the ST-Line aero kit, but
those with a keen eye for detail will spot unique elements. Those include the
small diffuser between the two round exhaust pipes, the bigger roof spoiler,
the bigger alloys in a new design, and the honeycomb mesh on the upper and
lower grilles.
We don’t get a look at the interior in these spy
shots but previous sightings revealed ST-branded sports seats, a flat-bottom
steering wheel, and a revised instrument cluster with new gauges featuring red
dials.
The Focus ST
features a lower and stiffer suspension, as well as beefier brakes. Under the
hood, the 2019 Focus ST will replace the previous model’s 2.0-liter turbo-four
with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost unit. The latter powers various Ford and Lincoln
models, including the current Focus RS and Mustang EcoBoost. In the new Focus ST, the engine should deliver more
power than the outgoing model’s 250 PS but not more than 300 PS to avoid bringing internal competition to the upcoming Focus RS.
Cr : Carscoops
