2013 Ford Focus ST with Overboost Turbo

Ford is kicking it up a notch in the compact car category with the new Ford Focus ST Overboost Turbo for 2013.  Ford’s engineers have taken the EcoBoost ® technology seen in other recent Ford offerings and have ramped it up for the new Focus ST.  This is accomplished by allowing the turbo to spin at peak boost for up to fifteen seconds, extending the torque curve from 3,000 rpm to 4,500 rpm.  The result is a pocket rocket 2.0 liter four-cylinder pumping out 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.  That’s a lot of ponies in such a small package.

Additional appointments on the ST include Recaro seats and an optional “Tangerine Scream” paint color.  This car is bound to be a hit in the compact car segment.  Now if they would only put the drive wheels where they belong.