What was the first Ford St?
The Ford Focus ST made its debut in the 2009 British Touring Car Championship season, with Arena Motorsport. During its second season, the car ran on liquefied petroleum gas, taking the first BTCC win for a car powered by this fuel at Brands Hatch.
Will the Mk1 Focus become a classic?
Some insurers say a motor becomes a classic if it is more than 20 years old, and as the first Ford Focus rolled off the production line in 1998, it is now old enough to be eligible.
What does the ST stand for in ST170?
Sport Technology
Mk1 Focus ST170 Ford decided that Focus needs a bit of a flavor. They took the 2.0 N/An engine and boosted it to 170bhp. They also improved the suspension and the car was a great pocket rocket. It came as a wagon aswell. The ST stands for Sport Technology and 170 for BHP.
What engine is in ST150?
This engine produces a maximum power of 150 PS (148 bhp – 110 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 190 Nm (140 lb….
| Ford Fiesta 6 ST 2.0 Engine Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 1999 cm3 or 122 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke : | 87.5 x 83.1 mm 3.43 x 3.27 inches |
How many cylinders does a ST150 have?
The Ford Fiesta ST has a naturally aspirated four cylinders in line transverse front engine providing a maximum torque of 190 Nm available from 4500 rpm and a maximum power outpup of 150 PS available at 6000 rpm transmitted to the 17 inch front wheels by a manual 5 speed gearbox.
Should you buy a Ford Focus ST170?
Available with three or five doors or more rarely as an estate, picking up even a good ST170 requires very little cash these days. With the next-generation five-cylinder turbocharged Focus STs keeping a lid on prices from above they’re likely to remain affordable for a little while longer too, but sporty Fords only ever go up eventually…
What are the specs of a 2003 Ford Focus ST170?
2003 Ford focus st170 2.0cc 6sp manual Alloys, Air con, half leather interior 156000 mikes Starts and drives fine, pulls like a train Excellent tyres all round Mot Jan 2022 V5 present, 1 key, hpi clear, couple of dents on o/s which will come out with
Why did Ford hold back the ST170 for the RS?
Part of that was due to the increasingly exciting hot hatchbacks available at the time, following the EP3 Civic Type R that kicked the class through the 200bhp barrier, but in part, it seems, it was Ford’s decision to hold back the ST170 just a little given the RS was just around the corner.