Ford Focus Electric First Live Pictures and interior

This Ford Focus has it all, because he goes all-electric. In the second half of 2011, Electric power generation as a pure delight with plug-in technology, the first customer. In this case, however, left open some questions, Ford will hopefully answer the show debut at the Detroit Auto Show 2011 (10 to 23 January).
For example, there is no concrete indication of the range. The press release states: "Pro battery charge, it offers a range that meets the daily driving habits normal U.S. and European users are over."

A price announcement? Not applicable. Performance? No comment.
After all, Ford can be intimated that the focus Electric 136 km / h will be fast. The electric motor is coupled to a single-speed gearbox and will be run in a similar dynamic as a Focus with an internal combustion engine. Sucks the juice out to load the electric motor from a lithium-ion battery, the owner of the recommended 240-volt charging station can, which will be sold separately. Since coming into the U.S. but 120 volts from the outlet that owners may instead slot in the standard series charging cable to the house connection.

A complete charge cycle on a conventional 240-volt outlet is completed, according to Ford after three to four hours. "So in half the time that a Nissan Leaf needed," says full-bodied from the Ford Center. A 120-volt connection to double the loading time. The battery sits above the rear axle.
At first glance, the Focus Electric does not differ from the standard version. The display of the information system helps Ford is to save fuel, provide information as to charge the battery. Even the navigation system was adapted to the Focus Electric, points the way to charging stations and warns if the current is not up to the intended target may be enough.

The instrument cluster is left in addition to the display range and the battery is charged. At least in the U.S., the E-Focus driver retrieve many relevant vehicle information on their smartphone. We are excited about what does it cost.

2012 Model New Ford Focus Electric Spy Photos

2012 Model New Ford Focus Electric Spy Photos

2012 Model New Ford Focus Electric Spy Photos

Ford began its Focus Electric project with the launch of a number of prototypes based on the current generation car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Called the Focus BEV, it had boot-mounted 23kWh lithium-ion batteries which powered a 134bhp electric motor. The range is 100 miles and top speed is 85mph.

At this year’s Geneva show, Blue Oval bosses confirmed that the Focus Electric will be based on the new Focus, and will go on sale in the US in 2011, before arriving in the UK in 2012.

2012 Model New Ford Focus Electric Spy Photos

2012 Model New Ford Focus Electric Spy Photos

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Ford will launch 2012 Ford Focus coupe - photos and first details

This model will be a direct competitor in the market of Volkswagen Scirocco, says the publication Autoexpress.


For the first time the new version of the Focus will see in January in Detroit. As is known, the traditional three-door hatchback was dropped from the new generation Ford Focus. Ford plans to release only the traditional five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon from the new generation Focus.

Now it is clear that those modifications will have one more. "Our task is to fill the whole production line at Ford Focus", said chief designer of Ford, Martin Smith.


The new Focus coupe will be the ideological successor to the iconic Ford Capri, as its design will be in the style of Focus. From traditional hatchback coupe will be characterized by low roof and heavily sloping rear pillars, wider wheel arches above and more aggressive body kit.

The coupe will be made on the platform of the future "hot" Focus ST, which will take from petrol and turbo power with 250 hp In addition, with coupe will be available and more affordable diesel and gasoline engines.

The serial model of the body will be available in late 2011 or early 2012.

2011 Ford Focus race car showed LA 2010 first live

On motor show in Los Angeles, Ford introduced its car racing Focus Race Car Concept.
The new Focus Racing will participate in numerous competitions worldwide and is determined by the producers as "global" car.


Two-liter engine is tuned Ecoboost, for the first time in the series will see Focus ST. In suspension has significant changes compared with the standard Focus. Shock absorbers are AST, protective frame of the vehicle was from Ford Racing. Wheels are black with anthracite size 18 inches, shod with racing tires Hoosier, brakes are upgraded and reinforced.

Inside, Recaro seats from a seat belt caught in 6 points. Sports Focus will appear in a number of competitions since the beginning of 2011.


By Ford promises the experience gained from racing Focus to be used in settings of the suspension and brakes for 2012 model Focus ST.

Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list

Ford has introduced a range of special edition Focus Sport, which is complemented by sporty elements and new options.

"Sports style and technology together in a city car, offering a new comfort and convenience" - said in a release.

The list of standard equipment includes satellite navigation, Bluetooth, integrated USB, 16-inch alloy wheels ST, parking sensors, automatic headlights, wipers and mirrors Antidazzle.

Ford Focus Sport is available in five-door body, with the two most popular engines - a 1.6-liter diesel TDCI, capacity of 109 hp and 1.6-liter gasoline version, issuing 100 hp Both engines are equipped with manual transmission.

In a range of exterior colors, there are six options, selling Ford Focus Sport will begin next spring, the cost of 19,070 euros (26,175 dollars) for the petrol version and 20,568 euros (28,231 dollars) for diesel.