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05-14-2012, 01:12 PM
Filed under: Performance (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/), Hatchback (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/), Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/)
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To say that we're eager to drive the 2013 Ford Focus ST (http://autoblog.com/tag/focus+st) is one of the understatements of the year. After seeing lots of photos (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-ford-focus-st-6) and videos (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/23/video-2012-ford-focus-st-is-still-our-orange-crush/), we can't wait to get Ford's new hot hatch out on the road, and now, we have a pretty good idea of what sort of aural stimulation the turbocharged Focus (http://autoblog.com/ford/focus) will provide while we're tossing it about.
Ford (http://autoblog.com/ford) understands that a good engine and exhaust note is an important part of any performance car's overall experience, and to that end, the automaker has implemented some interesting technology with its Focus ST. Engineers have added a special sound tube - called a sound symposer - to the ST, which specifically enhances the throaty, low-end frequencies of the exhaust. This sort of sound tube has been used before (on the Mustang (http://autoblog.com/ford/mustang) and Mazda MX-5 Miata (http://www.autoblog.com/mazda/mx-5+miata/)), but here in the Focus ST, there's an electronically controlled valve that opens and closes based on specific driver inputs. What's more, this valve is mapped more aggressively in lower gears for great sounds during acceleration, but stays shut more often in higher gears to allow for quieter highway cruising.
But enough of the technical mumbo-jumbo. Click the play button below to hear what the end result sounds like during an acceleration run in the Focus ST.
We like what we hear, though we'll wait to see just how it sounds when things like road and wind noise are factored in during the overall driving experience. Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/#continued) for Ford's official press blast.Continue reading This is what the 2013 Ford Focus ST sounds like [w/audio] (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/)
This is what the 2013 Ford Focus ST sounds like [w/audio] (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/05/01-2012-ford-focus-st-naspec.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-ford-focus-st-6)
To say that we're eager to drive the 2013 Ford Focus ST (http://autoblog.com/tag/focus+st) is one of the understatements of the year. After seeing lots of photos (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-ford-focus-st-6) and videos (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/23/video-2012-ford-focus-st-is-still-our-orange-crush/), we can't wait to get Ford's new hot hatch out on the road, and now, we have a pretty good idea of what sort of aural stimulation the turbocharged Focus (http://autoblog.com/ford/focus) will provide while we're tossing it about.
Ford (http://autoblog.com/ford) understands that a good engine and exhaust note is an important part of any performance car's overall experience, and to that end, the automaker has implemented some interesting technology with its Focus ST. Engineers have added a special sound tube - called a sound symposer - to the ST, which specifically enhances the throaty, low-end frequencies of the exhaust. This sort of sound tube has been used before (on the Mustang (http://autoblog.com/ford/mustang) and Mazda MX-5 Miata (http://www.autoblog.com/mazda/mx-5+miata/)), but here in the Focus ST, there's an electronically controlled valve that opens and closes based on specific driver inputs. What's more, this valve is mapped more aggressively in lower gears for great sounds during acceleration, but stays shut more often in higher gears to allow for quieter highway cruising.
But enough of the technical mumbo-jumbo. Click the play button below to hear what the end result sounds like during an acceleration run in the Focus ST.
We like what we hear, though we'll wait to see just how it sounds when things like road and wind noise are factored in during the overall driving experience. Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/#continued) for Ford's official press blast.Continue reading This is what the 2013 Ford Focus ST sounds like [w/audio] (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/)
This is what the 2013 Ford Focus ST sounds like [w/audio] (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/14/this-is-what-the-2013-ford-focus-st-sounds-like-w-audio/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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