Hoovey689

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Report: The Ford Focus ST is dead, long live the Focus ST

The Euro 5 emissions standards have struck again, contributing to the (timely) death of the current generation Ford Focus ST.

The ST is yet another high-powered Euro-only offering to meet its end at the hands of the upgraded emissions regs, joining the ranks of the recently axed Honda Civic Type-R, Mazda RX-8, V6-powered Alfa Brera and the 5.0-liter V10 turbodiesel fitted to the Volkswagen Touareg and a handful of other VAG products.

While the turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder found in the Ford is being retired for duty, fear not. An all-new ST is rumored to debut at the Paris Motor Show this October, likely packing a turbo'd 2.0-liter four mated to a dual-clutch gearbox and sending 200 horsepower to the front wheels. We can't wait.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first...us-st/#1025360

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/r...-the-focus-st/


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GTI eat your heart out!!!

TJW98LS

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I'm really looking forward to seeing this Focus.

Lexmex

This Focus should've been in the U.S. by now.