I can only find 2 tests that WHEELS have done on the LR Focus. First was Feb'03 when they tested a 5spd LX. Standing 400m in 17.7 @ 128km/h and 80-120km/h using 3rd/4th gear 8.2 and 11.5 seconds respectively.
The second was May'04 also a 5spd LX. Standing 400m in 17.3 @ 130km/h and 80-120km/h using 3rd/4th/5th gears were 7.8/10.7 and 14.5 seconds respectively.
Can't find any tests using a MKI Auto as they had slightly more torque than the manual.
I've only found one test for the MKII. A ZETEC Auto. Standing 400m in 17.2 @ 130km/h and 80-120km/h time of respectable 6.8 seconds. The ambient temperature was a cool 5 C and the other 2 tests were 20 C temperatures. I've read quite a few comments that the Focus seems to go better the lower the temperature i.e. at night.
0-100 time of 10.9 is what the WHEELS Journo recorded in the MKI LX 5spd back in February '03 too btw.
From what I understand, the journo's record the 80-120 times as it is indicative of experiencing a 'typical' overtaking manouvre.
They don't mention the type of fuel they use, either nor the what the journo revved the engine too! Hope this info helps.
Zetec, the SP23 recorded 0-100km/h in 9.1sec. Is this the figure you're trying to recollect?? This test was at an even colder 4 C ambient.
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