•  Ford Focus First and Second Generation Performance and Accessories

FIRST GENERATION (2000 - 2007)

• Focus offered a 2.0L 4cyl. producing up to 170hp. and a performance 2.3L Duratec producing up to 151hp.
• Focus transmissions include a 4-speed 4F27E automatic, 5-speed MTX-75 manual and a performance 6-speed Getrag manual.
• Focus has won over 60 awards including 13 "Car of the Year" awards.
• "Car and Driver" put Focus on their Ten Best list for 5 consecutive years from 2000 - 2004.

SECOND GENERATION (2008 - present)

• Focus is offered in a 2-door  coupe for first time.
• Vehicle exterior is restyled to look sportier and more performance designed.
• Interior makeover includes "Ice Blue" lighting, brushed aluminum dash boards and a message center to display radio information.

The Focus is a compact sized car produced by Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model, it was basically a replacement performance vehicle for the Escort and Mercury Tracer. The first generation, 2000 to 2007, were available in a 3 door (ZX3) and 5 door (ZX5) hatch back, or a 4 door (ZX4) sedan. In 2002 they released a 5 door (ZXW) station wagon. The second generation, 2008 to present, is offered in either a 4 door sedan or a 2 door coupe while hatch back and station wagon versions have been dropped from production entirely.

The Focus has always been a performance vehicle. Not just performance, but performance while being fuel conscientious. Especially after the release of the SVT (Special Vehicle Team) model in 2001. This model featured a reworked performance version of the 2.0L Zetec engine boosting performance of the Focus from 130hp to 170hp while still achieving good fuel economy and low emissions.

But performance and gas consumption aren't the only reason to have a Focus. Reliability is a Focus standard. Just ask "Consumers Digest" who gave Focus their "Best Buy Rating" award. This award is based on reliability, recall history, fuel economy, performance and other useful factors to choose the vehicle best suited to spend your money on.

Now that you know some of the facts about Focus and it's performance, come visit us at FOCUSFREAKS for all your Focus performance and non performance needs.Keep an eye out for future articles pertaining to Focus performance and Focus accessories both interior and exterior.

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