The first test-drive Ford Focus 2008
In one of the small towns of Germany, close to the factory Ford, the first test-drive the updated Ford Focus. A colorful event attracted attention to the fact that, in addition to Ford Focus with the participation of exclusive models from Ford.
Weather on that day issued a rainy, but no one was upset. The event took place in a very friendly atmosphere. It was attended by a number of vintage cars Ford Mustang.
All the journalists present, and large audience especially noted the appearance of the new Ford Focus - a stylish attracted attention. New Ford Focus II looks much more solid for the price of their classmates.
In the movement to conquer the tight suspension, the absence of significant roll in cornering, fervent motor brake. Despite the wet asphalt, brake mechanisms worked well and smoothly, it was not even hint at the bank.
The car was still well controlled and requires no adjustments to the trajectory line. Rudder, despite the existence of electric parts in the power, quite informative, so that the flow turns to delight.
Inside, all reconciled to the millimeter exactly fit pleases high quality construction and materials - the main features of the designer, seems to have been the accuracy and diligence.
Posorevnovatsya with the new Ford Focus in speed came a few vintage cars Ford Mustang. Of course the result of the race was known in advance, and that wins Ford Mustang GT was not no one doubts. But for some reason on this day just like to enjoy all occurred. In fact, these two cars are completely different, from different eras … but at the same time, each of them has its own history of victories and climb to the heights of fame and universal popularity!
In the early 60’s, in an effort to keep pace with its main competitors Chevrolet, Ford introduced Mustang. The car, which was destined to become one of the most successful and admired in the range of Ford. During the development of the car was the name of Cougar (Panther), but the name has already expressed a preference for a Mustang before the launch of series production, the similarity model with fighter P-31 Mustang war.
The emblem in the form of galloping horses was chosen a bit later, on the basis of the names of the car.
The first Mustang was introduced in the public v1964. The two versions - a two-sedan and convertible.
Car looked magnificent: a low, sporty, with a long bonnet and sharply obrublennoy back. This image of the Americans came to taste, but for the sake of justice is to say that Europeans have made a Mustang to cheer. The car climbed the Old World the inhabitants of a powerful engine, stylish design and reasonable price.
The key to stunning success Mustang became a huge list of custom equipment, through which a customer could order a copy of modest appearance, Spartan interior and unassuming engine, while the other received the Mustang with a body colored paint metallic, lavishly decorated with chrome, with a powerful engine, sports a box transmission, leather interior and air conditioning. That is one of the advertising slogans read: “We will do our Mustang for you.”
“Ordinary” customers in April 1965 on proposed package of “GT”, which included: tuned suspension, a sharp steering, disc brake mechanisms for all wheels, twin exhaust system and a special coloring body. By 1966, the individualization of Mustang has reached new heights - according to advertising leaflets, car interior in style and color can be in one of 34 options.
Following emerged sporting modification, developed in conjunction with the famous firm Kerrola Shelby, the efforts of professionals which was created the legendary Cobra.
By the 1967 model year Mustang adds in size to several centimeters, resulting in a change in body panels.
Gamma power units consisted of eight: from “Six volume of 3.3 liters and 115 liters capacity. with. to a new volume of 7.0 liter V8, developing 355 hp Installation of the last made possible only through the extension of the engine compartment, and only on the Mustang - Shelby GT-500.
B 1968, there were two new eight-cylinder powerplants. Now a potential buyer can choose from ten power units volumes of 3.3, 4.7, 5.0, 6.4 and 7.0 liters, with the following options for power: 115, 120, 195, 230, 250, 271, 320, 325, 335 and 390 horsepower.
Much interest has caused the emergence of a series of Boss. Mustang Boss 302 with a 290-strong engine was intended to deal with Chevrolet Camaro Z28 racing series in the Trans Am, held on oval tracks.
In 1974, a completely new model, starting the era of second-generation Mustang. The car has decreased in size, but preserved in its range of all three bodies. Following in the same year, there are varieties of models Mach I and Cobra second generation.
By the 40 th anniversary of Ford Mustang korparatsiya coincide with the debut model Mustang GT-R. Under the hood of the new items hidden 5-liter aluminum V8 engine with two raspredvalami. Its output is 440 hp at 7,000 rpm and maximum torque is 542 Nm. By customer request, the engine power can be increased to 500 hp
We really have taken a great interest history, but will return to the updated Ford Focus. Not in vain for the last test-drive has been selected one of the most popular brands of Ford - Ford Mustang. In fact, Ford Focus - it is a kind of car the new time. Economical, roomy, comfortable, obedient, with accurate responses automobile pleased. In general, all the reporters were virtually unanimous conclusion: the new Ford Focus met expectations!
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