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Let’s think about the transition that came about from the old Ford Focus ST to this one, which is poised to begin its global rollout. Instead of fitting that all-mighty 2.5-liter Volvo five-cylinder engine, you get a 2.0-liter EcoBoost, the same as you get in a Kuga or Mondeo.
This unit offers better economy and improved power over the old generation. It’s the best of both worlds, or is it? The 2.5-liter’s grunt was the Focus ST’s trademark. Both the Megane and the Golf, its main rivals, have four-cylinder engines, so Ford came with something special.
Since it neutered the engine by cutting of one of its cylinders, Ford has come up with a sound symposer to give it a different sound compared to other cars that use the same engine. Ford’s system boosts engine volumes into passenger compartment in 200-to-450-Hz sound range.
You can listen to the new Focus ST exhaust sound at the following link.
Since it neutered the engine by cutting of one of its cylinders, Ford has come up with a sound symposer to give it a different sound compared to other cars that use the same engine. Ford’s system boosts engine volumes into passenger compartment in 200-to-450-Hz sound range.
You can listen to the new Focus ST exhaust sound at the following link.
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