Ford Focus RS by Wolf

If you you feel the Focus RS is not mean enough for you then German Ford specialist Wolf Racing has the solution for you in the form of their version that pumps out 265kW (360hp) and 559Nm of torque at 3,100rpm respectively.

Wolf improved the road handling capabilities of the Focus RS by having multi-disc differential lock which gives greater traction when accelerating and braking even as it remains front-wheel-drive. coilover suspension &the capability to lower the suspension by 30mm also takes credit for the Ford's sharp handling.

There are 3 size of light alloy wheels to choose from(18-inch,19-inch & 20-inch) in addition to various textures such as matt black. As for the look, customers have a choice of red, orange, charcoal and other colour strips while the interior options include aluminium pedals and foot rests.

The Ford Focus RS will be making its debut at the 2009 Essen Motor Show which takes place from 28th November. Prices of upgrades range from €1,299 for the engine to €399 for the 19-inch wheels down to €98 for Wolf stickers.



Source : WorldCarFans

World's First Inflatable Seat Belt By Ford

Automakers boast about the number of airbags found in their product to convince customers that their car is safe. It is very common to find cars equipped with at least 4 airbags & cars containing any less than that is frown upon. Very soon the number of airbags will be increase with Ford incorporating airbags into seat belts. The Seat belts have cylindrical air bag that stretches from the buckle to the shoulder and fits inside a pocket sewn into the belt. The car will send a signal to release the bag when it sense the need of it.

Srini Sundararajan is credited for heading the team of engineers in developing this technology. According to him wider belts and bags help distribute crash forces across the occupant's chest, so there's less chance of a serious injury. They also help support the occupant's head and neck. He further added that "The top two lifesaving devices today are the seat belt and the air bag. This combines them into one great feature,".

It is a known fact that front air bags are powered by a pyrotechnic device that generates hot gas. They also deploy very quickly because they need to cover a greater distance before they reach the driver or passenger. This may cause severe burns to exposed body parts that come into contact of the bag. Seat belt airbags need not cover such great distance hence they can deploy more gently, although Srini said they're still fully deployed in a tenth of a second. They also use cold gas technology. Testing was also undertaken to ensure that children would be protected eventhough they are sleeping with their heads drooping. The belt also works with booster seats.

Finally Ford mention that the new technology will debut in the Ford Explorer soon.










Source: Detroit News

2011 Ford Mondeo Gets Edgier

Yeah its time for The Ford Mondeo to capture the hearts of European drivers again. Staying true to the kinetic design cues, Ford will raise the bar for the D-Segment cars again in terms of handling & comfort. Among the power plants one expect to find under the hood is Ford's new generation of super-efficient direct-injection, turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engines that give a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions over current engines. Among the likely candidates according to Autoexpress are a 1.6-litre offering between 150bhp and 180bhp, and scheduled to debut in the C-MAX next year. There will also be a 2.0-litre producing upwards of 200bhp – and a 150bhp 1.4-litre version. Range topping variant are offered with a 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 with 350bhp and 475Nm of torque.Ford also hinted that there would be any price increment over the current model with production set to begin in 2012.



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Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car

A short one here, I've managed to scout spy pictures of the Fiesta Rally car set to represent the company inthe 2011 WRC challenger. According to Car the vehicle was co-developed with M-sport which has been working on Ford's rally cars for some time. The vehicle took less than 6 months to developed and is powered by a 270 bhp naturally aspirated engine. Ford's designer insisted on incorporating the Fiesta's signature design to the aggressively styled racer car. Quoting the words of M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson " The important thing now is that we undertake a rigoruos test & development campaign to provide the best possible S2000 rally car to our customers.'.

AutoAlert : Reviews on the Ford Fiesta

The Ford fiesta is one of the best selling vehicle in the supermini category but it has to fend off fierce competition from the likes of Toyota Yaris, Volkswagon Polo, Suzuki Swift, Vauxhall Corsa and the list just goes on.. But how did this Ford maintain its lead in the extremely competitive category of superminis? Does the eye-catching Kinetic design played a significant role in roping in sales or does the range of efficient yet peppy powerplants that ships in as a package performing the trick? AutoAlert is scouting for honest views & opinions from owners of the new Ford Fiesta. Should consumers fore go other marques and head towards the nearest Ford showroom to place a booking? Here are some review links collected from some top Auto magazines:

From The Sunday Times
August 31, 2008
Ford Fiesta
First
Drive

On the first count, it seems we have nothing to worry about. The Fiesta is
as cute as can be, from its rising waistline to its falling roofline, from the
ultra-slim headlights at the front to its clean, compact tailgate at the back.
And it’s better still inside: it doesn’t just look right with the mobile
phone-inspired centre console, classy dials and clean, clear ergonomics, it
feels right too. The driving position is perfect, and it feels spectacularly
well built for a car priced from just £8,695. So far so good....

Click here to read the rest of the article by Timesonline



Our verdict
Ford gets the blue oval back on top - this is a
fantastic little car with a driving experience beyond the class
Comfort
Given that the Fiesta isn't so small anymore its no surprise that the ride
and comfort quotient has grown as well. There's loads of space here - and the
car simply feels like it has managed to grab the waft from a car in the class
above. It works, simply as that.14 out of 20
Performance
There's no hot
ST at the moment - but there will be. Until then you get the whole range of
smaller engines from the Ford range. The pick at the moment is the 1.6-litre
petrol. There will also be a 99g/km ‘Econetic' that should perform well but not kill so
many daisies. 9 out of 20

Click here to read the rest of the article by Topgear




Ford Fiesta 1.25 (2009) CAR review
By Glen Waddington
11 February
2009 10:30
Ford expects the 1.4-litre petrol version of the Fiesta to be the
best-seller. And that’s fine, but we’ve a sneaking suspicion you might be missing out on the sweet-spot in the Fiesta range. The best news is that it’ll actually cost
you less too, both to buy and to run. Because we’re talking about the smallest
engine in the range: the 1.25.

click here to read the rest of the article by carmagazine


Do you agree with the reviews above? Do share your thoughts with us if you feel that the reviews provided above are biased towards the product.

AutoAlert:Ford's Trio Capri,Focus & Kuga Coupe set blaze the streets soon

The upcoming Focus, Capri & Kuga Coupe from Ford set to take the kinetic design language to a new high with its stunning looks. Being an establish model for Ford in the European region, Ford decided its time to offer a variant of the Kuga that mimics the BMW X6 that was responsible for this new segment of Coupe like SUV. Kuga owners will find themselves garnering attention on the street without resorting to an empty wallet at the end of their ownership period. According to Autoexpress :

Engine Options:
· New turbocharged EcoBoost 1.6-litre petrol, producing 148bhp or 178bhp
· New 1.6 TDCi diesel with 128bhp output
· Flagship 2.0-litre with 168bhp or 197bhp

Transmission Options:
· Powershift twin-clutch gearbox
· Standard manual with 6 speed

Watch out Scirocco and the Renault Mégane Coupé because Ford is sending its candidate to the Battlefield to give both of their competitors a hard time. Targeted at the style conscious youth, the Ford Capri is also practical at the same time. It is basically a 3-Door version of the upcoming Focus and bear striking resemblance to the Iosis MAX concept which made its debut at the march Geneva Motor Show.

The Capri’s sporty demeanor is further boosted by the LED headlights, aggressive set of lower air intakes. The low roofline, high waistline and the obligatory large alloy wheels make this model look like a thorough bred compact sports car. To top it all up a class-leading chassis that offers more grip & agility without resulting in a sore bump after a long journey. The interior will feature the improved version of Ford’s Human Machine Interface with an up market finish.

Engine Options:
· New turbocharged EcoBoost 1.6-litre petrol, producing 148bhp or 178bhp
· New 1.6 TDCi diesel with 128bhp output
· Flagship 2.0-litre with 168bhp or 197bhp
· High-performance 2.0-litre, 200bhp EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo

Transmission Options:
· Powershift twin-clutch gearbox
· Standard manual


Ford claimed that its bread and butter model that is ever so popular on the streets of UK will be the most breathe taking family hatch to date. It’s the car that will make any parents feel young again on a field trip or just the everyday journey to the children’s school. The stunning & head turning Focus set to bring Ford’s image to the next level.


The picture says it all in terms of the design. Underpinning the new Focus is said to be an evolution of the current generation hence it is unlikely the model will grow much in size which is actually fine to me. Like the Capri, lots of effort will be channeled to ensure ride and refinement, without sacrificing the sharp steering and driver appeal for which the Focus has become famous for.

The cabin of the new Focus will also feature an improved version of Ford’s Human Machine Interface with Start-Stop technology across the range.

Engine Options:
· 1.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit offering 89bhp or 108bhp
· EcoBoost 1.6-litre petrol turbo with 148bhp or 178bhp outputs.
· 1.6 TDCi, delivering up to 128bhp
· 2.0-litre with 168bhp or 197bhp

Transmission Options:
· Powershift twin-clutch gearbox
· Standard manual



The three Models from Ford are rumored to be launch simultaneously in 2010 along with the C-Max compact MPV. These models could very well be global cars i.e. sold throughout the world. Hopefully our local distributor Sime Darby will bring these seductive beast in to give the Japs models a run for their money.

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Source : Autoexpress