Ford Focus ST Black Edition: limited to 50 copies

Ford has announced its plans to produce a limited edition of its warmed-up Ford Focus ST hatchback. Painted jet black with some orange details added, the Ford Focus ST Black Edition is said to be inspired by the Knight Rider's KITT-controlled Knight 2000 coupe. Although the latter was based on a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-top.

The car will be equipped with the 220hp 2.5-liter turbo engine, with torque reaching plateau between 1,600 and 4,000rpm. Mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the engine catapults the vehicle to 100km/h time in just 6.8 seconds. It reaches the top speed of 241km/h.

Inside the cabin, you'll find a new sports steering wheel and ST Recaro seats matching the orange trim.

The ST Black Edition appearance kit includes larger rear wing and 19-inch black alloys fitted with the Dunlop "SP Sportmaxx" tires in size 225/35Z R19.

Active safety is ensured with the help of 320mm ventilated discs and four calipers, and 280mm discs and two calipers up front and back respectively. There is also a four-channel ABS system with EBD and ESP programs.

See also: Ford Focus ST White super-limited edition