Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 Road Test: 2000 Ford Focus
| Specifications | | GENERAL | | Location of final assembly | Wayne, Mich. | | Body style | 4-door, 5-pass. | | EPA size class | Compact | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, front drive | | Airbag | Dual front, front side | | POWERTRAIN | | Engine type | I-4, cast-iron block & aluminum head | | Bore x stroke, in./mm | 3.39x3.52/84.8x88.0 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 121.3/1988 | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | | Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. | | Fuel/induction system | Seq. EFI | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 130@5300 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 135@4500 | | Horsepower/liter | 65.4 | | Redline, rpm | 6800 | | Transmission type | 5-speed manual | | Axle ratio | 3.82:1 | | Final-drive ratio | 2.92:1 | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in./mm | 103.0/2616 | | Track, f/r, in./mm | 58.8/58.5/1493/1485 | | Length, in./mm | 174.9/4442 | | Width, in./mm | 66.9/1699 | | Height, in./mm | 56.3/1430 | | Base curb weight, lb | 2552 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 61/39 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 12.9 | | w/rear seat folded | 52.6 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 13.2 | | Weight/power ratio, lb/hp | 19.6 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension f/r | MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar/multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering type | Rack and pinion/power assist | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.0 | | Turning circle, ft | 35.7 | | Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/drum, ABS | | Wheels, in./material | 15x6.0 cast aluminum | | Tire size | P195/60R15 | | Manufacturer/model | Goodyear Eagle RS-A | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, sec | | /tr> | 0-30 mph | 2.8 | | 0-40 mph | 4.6 | | 0-50 mph | 6.7 | | 0-60 mph | 9.6 | | 0-70 mph | 12.9 | | 0-80 mph | 17.8 | | Standing quarter mile, sec/mph | 17.1/78.6 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 137 | | Lateral acceleration, g | N/A | | Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 62.6 | | EPA fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy. | 25/34 | | Est. range, miles, city/hwy. | 330/449 | | PRICE | | Base price | $15,165 | | Price as tested | $16,695 | | | | |
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