Ford teases new concept for Frankfurt

Ford Frankfurt invite - 3.8.2011

Focus ST also slated for unveiling

Ford has announced plans to introduce four new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The company is keeping tight on specifics, but hinted we can expect a "major new design concept" and "details of the next Focus performance car." This seems to imply Ford will unveil the Focus ST which is slated to feature a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 250 PS (184 kW / 247 hp) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque.

The other debuts remain a bit of a mystery, but the teaser suggests we can expect something sporty.

Source: Ford

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FORD AT 2011 FRANKFURT SHOW

Ford design concept and Focus performance news announced at eve-of-show media event on Ford's stand on September 12
Ford to demonstrate latest technology in a new outdoor driving space adjacent to an extended stand designed to increase visitor participation

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 3 August, 2011 - Ford Motor Company is planning four global product reveals at September's Frankfurt show, including a major new design concept and details of the next Focus performance car.

Media are invited onto Ford's stand for an eve-of-show preview of the Blue Oval's news, delivered by European chairman and CEO Stephen Odell. He will be joined by J Mays, design group vice president and chief creative officer, and Derrick Kuzak, global product development group vice president.

The reveals will all take place on an expanded 3,200 sq. m stand - Ford's largest ever at Frankfurt. Just outside will be a 2,800 sq. m track where visitors can take part in Ford's ‘Drive Experience', testing out innovations such as Active City Stop and Active Park Assist.

"Ford plans to make a strong statement at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with several very exciting global product reveals and our significantly expanded show stand," said Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe. "We're excited to be showing customers our best-ever vehicle line-up and a special glimpse of the future."

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nixlair

Maybe we'll see an all new Ford Probe to replace my 1995 one that i just sold a few months ago. I loved that car regardless of what it was.

August 3, 2011 10:18 am

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tsiebrand

New Capri maybe?

August 3, 2011 10:34 am

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tbrodie

A Capri would be nice, if they could somehow stay true to the quality and simplicity of the original.

August 3, 2011 12:25 pm

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Hellbound

Most cars were 'simple' back then.

August 3, 2011 8:53 pm

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EMBJATI85

new gt

August 3, 2011 10:41 am

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Ncsiebert

New Ford Mustang but could be wrong as most Mustangs don't have Ford emblem on bonnet.

August 3, 2011 10:49 am

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BugattiVeyron41

Looks like the Mad Max Concept.

August 3, 2011 12:05 pm

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MadAboutCars

ST debuted in Paris last year

August 3, 2011 1:05 pm

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N20_Purge

That was the concept version, but the production model is gonna end up looking the same anyway.

August 4, 2011 12:32 am

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EMBJATI85

ford needs a new flagship for sure

August 3, 2011 1:22 pm

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Hellbound

Capri or Mustang, either would be a winner. Although I think the Mustang would carry more kudos in Europe. Simply because every big ford coupe has performed poorly here. Regardless of how important the Capri name is, it may just bomb unless the car is dynamically brilliant. The Scirocco had a cult following and that's not selling in crazy numbers.

August 3, 2011 8:55 pm

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