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Focus ST (Mk2)
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Focus ST (Mk2)

Mk2 · 2005–2010FWD

The Focus ST is the performance five-door of the Mk2 range, built from 2005 to 2010. A 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder makes 225 PS and 320 Nm, with a 6-speed manual driving the front wheels. It reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and 245 km/h.

222 hpPower
6.8 s0-100 km/h
245 km/hTop Speed
2005-2010Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.5L turbo I5 (Duratec)
Displacement2.5 L
Cylinders5
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power222 hp
Torque320 Nm
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed245 km/h
Weight1392 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 4342 mm
Wheelbase · 2615 mm
Width1840 mm
Doors5
Seats5

STORY

Ford began building the first Focus in Europe in July 1998 after showing it at the Geneva show that year, and it was named European Car of the Year for 1999. It used New Edge styling and Control Blade independent rear suspension and replaced the Escort. North America received it in October 1999 as a 2000 model, and North American Car of the Year followed for 2000. European production of the first generation ended in 2004 or 2005 and North American production in 2007. Ford of Europe stopped building the last European Focus in Saarlouis in November 2025.

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