"Pre-production Testing of a New Global Performance Car"

"Pre-production versions of the global performance car recently made an approximately 1,500-mile trek around the U.S. Southwest, including Death Valley and Las Vegas, to see how it performs, including, well, focus, on the chassis, power and steering. Its high-output 2.0-liter EcoBoost^® was put through the paces; the engine was developed for the Focus ST, and has specially designed intake and exhaust systems and a unique calibration. The engine is paired to a six-speed manual transmission with sport ratios. A lowered chassis, high-performance brakes and a special suspension put the emphasis on handling and agility."