Ford Focus ST Diesel introduced with PowerShift DCT option!

Kuala Lumpur: The Ford Focus ST made its motor show debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which is available with a choice of two powerful engines, a petrol and a diesel variant.

Recently, Ford has proclaimed to introduce a Power-Shift dual clutch transmission alternative for its C346 Focus ST facelift from early 2016. The Blue Oval hatchback fanatics will feel disrespected, though.

Apace with the prevailing MMT 6 six-speed manual, this component will only be accessible for the diesel ST variant. The ST connoisseurs can repose for the time being as it seems to be a catechizing plan for the buyer's reaction/feedback. However, it still remains under question that will next gen-Focus ST will hold fast to its manual transmission. Its highly unlikely that this step will prove to a shot in the arm for the fans.

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There states no particular declaration besides from the introduction of a new six-speed dual clutch unit, however the announcement of “new feature” refers that the transferal ought to be encapsulated wet-clutch 6DCT451, which is an enhanced version of the prevailing 6DCT450 that has been perceived on the C307 Mk2 Focus TDCi and previous-gen CD345 Mondeo.

This fragment is the mere six-speeder in the ongoing Getrag DCT list which is accessed to manage the ST diesel's 400 Newton Metre output and being evaluated to 450 Newton Metre. The differentiating factors in the re-appraised 451 from the outgoing 450, which is positioned to be shelved from service this year, comprises of an improvised clutch and reappraised gear ratio speed (5.17-7.88 in comparison with the 450's 5.2-6.5). The 451 variant is anticipated to persist the design's implementation by the end of year 2020. And is also lighter by approximately 8 Kilos, at 81 Kg.

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In Europe the ST diesel was launched last year, and is backed by a 185 PS 2.0 litre TDCi oil burner, which is hinged on the 150 PS tune of the mill. The output increment for the ST has been attained by electronic calibration, a reappraised air intake system and a new sports adapted exhaust. The 400 Newton Metre of twist is obtainable from 2,000 to 2,750 rpm.

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