Where is Ford assembled in Russia. Ford Motor Company - the history of the development of the Ford company (success story, noteworthy facts) Ford which company

Before buying a car brand that they like, each buyer will certainly be faced with the question of which manufacturer's car to choose. After all, as you know, if a car begins to be in great demand in the world, the rights to its production are bought by manufacturers from other countries. This happens in Russia, "Reno Logan", "Toyota Camry", "Ford Focus", "", etc. are examples of this. But now our conversation will be about a middle-class car with rich package"Ford Focus", which can be found in three types of assembly in the car markets of the Russian Federation:

European;
- American;
- Russian.

To begin with, let's start with the fact that many people, as soon as they learn that a car Russian assembly they immediately turn away and go to watch any other car produced abroad. This is understandable, after all, in almost all the life of the Soviet car industry nothing worthwhile has been done that could be at least equal to a foreign car twenty years older than our car. But do not jump to conclusions about any car, even our assembly, because each has its own pros and cons! As for the Russian-assembled car, there are not much more minuses than its European and American counterparts. On the contrary, the Russian "Ford Focus" is more adapted to our driving conditions, and sitting behind the wheel of this car, you will feel like spaceship from the comfort and abundance of electronics. Outwardly, they almost do not differ from each other except for the headlights, but the design differences are greater, spare parts from the Russian "Ford Focus" will not be able to fit a foreigner. And now in more detail about the differences between them:

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The Russian "Ford Focus", in comparison with its relatives, has very good, high-quality brakes, and therefore, when high speed he kind of starts to slow down with his nose. This raises the fear of damaging your bumper on some object on the road, it feels as if the brakes were designed by a "coward". As for its American brother, the brakes are pretty sluggish, and sometimes you have to squeeze them all the way to the floor to get good braking. But the leader in this criterion is definitely the European-assembled Ford Focus, the brakes of which were clearly made for driving on the Autobahn. They are of average sensitivity, when braking, the speed drops almost instantly, but in comparison with the Russian "Ford Focus", the European does not skid, and he does not strive to throw you through the windshield.

With regard to manageability. In this criterion, the first place is shared by the manufacturers of the USA and Europe, on whose cars, even at a speed of 190 km / h, significant swaying is imperceptible. The car goes almost following the indicated trajectory, which cannot be said about their Russian counterpart. Russian car already at a speed of 140 km / h makes you think about possible consequences, since the steering wheel is made of cotton, and the car does not exactly follow the trajectory of movement. But on the Russian "Ford Focus" there is a fairly high ground clearance, which, unlike its foreign counterparts, makes it possible not to be afraid of every bump.

The ergonomics of the machines are excellent for all manufacturers. There are no backlashes, creaks, as is usually the case on our cars, the interior is adapted for driving on high speeds as there is lateral support for the seats. As a result, you sit like a glove in almost any corner. The main difference at this point is in the headlights, where the Russian-assembled Ford Focus is at its best. The standard optics of its foreign counterparts are too dim and do not provide enough space for viewing, which is why you have to install xenon, but based on the fact that this is prohibited in many countries, you have to change all the optics.

As a result, we can say one thing that all these machines are approximately on the same level, each of them has its own pros and cons. But the most important common disadvantage of these cars is too thin body material. It is weakly susceptible to corrosion, but even with a minor accident, you will have to invest a lot of money in repairing your iron horse.

Good luck in choosing a car !!!

Full title: Ford Motor company.
Other names: Ford
Existence: 1903 - today
Location: USA: Dearborn, Michigan.
Key figures: William Ford Jr. (Chairman of the Board of Directors) Alan Mulally (President).
Products: Cars and commercial vehicles: Ford
The lineup: Ford mondeo
Ford Kuga
Ford Airstream
Ford GT (2003)
Ford windstar
Ford Ka
Ford flex
Ford explorer
Ford orion
Ford Probe
Ford Excursion
Ford edge
Ford cougar
Ford C-Max
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford EcoSport
Ford fiesta
Ford Five Hundred
Ford capri

Henry Ford ( Henry ford) - the greatest personality in the history of the automotive industry.

Once it was he, while still a boy, working on his father's farm, who fell heavily from a horse. The incident occurred in the USA, in the state of Michigan on the outskirts of the city of Dearborn, in 1872. Having risen to the ground after the fall, Henry set a goal in his life, to create such a mode of transport for people that would be safe, comfortable, unlike carriages (carriages) with horses or just riding while sitting on a saddle.

Ford Motor Company.

Growing up, Henry Ford teamed up with his 11 friends, as enthusiastic as himself. On June 16, 1903, they collectively raised $ 28,000 in start-up capital and applied for a manufacturing facility in Michigan.



This is how the Ford Motor Company was born. Her first automobile invention was the "gasoline sidecar", which received the "Model A" brand and was driven by an engine at eight Horse power.

10 years after the first release of the car, Henry Ford was called the genius all over the world who gave the whole earthly society the first car accessible to everyone - Ford T. In addition, Ford Motor Company is the very first company in the world to introduce conveyor production cars. Through technological advances and constant innovation, Ford has been able to bring the price of the Tin Lizzy down from $ 850 to $ 290.

So what is the secret to the success of Ford Motor Company's automobile production, which has been going on for over a hundred years? Henry Ford, creating his company, dreamed of inventing such a car, the price of which would add up to the annual salary of an ordinary worker who worked at a car assembly plant in Detroit.


Henry Ford's very first car was the Model A.

The Ford company in its entire history, which has already stood for about 140 years and has undergone great changes. But, in spite of this, the most important principles of production have remained unchanged - cars for people should be affordable, modern and reliable.

Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863 in Springfield, Michigan. His parents were named William and Mary Ford, who had six children. Henry was the oldest of them. Mother and father owned a farm that flourished. Therefore, the entire childhood of the future genius was spent on the family farm, where Henry went to an ordinary rural school, and after that he helped his parents with the housework.

When Henry was 12 years old, he built a small workshop for himself, in which he spent all his free time with great pleasure. A few years later, he will create his first steam engine, designed in this workshop.

The most famous and popular car of the last century - Ford T. It is thanks to the series of this brand that the car has turned from a toy for the rich into a vehicle that is accessible to everyone.

Henry Ford took a job as a driver's assistant, moving to Detroit in 1879. Three years later he moved to Dearborn, where he designed and refurbished for about five years steam engines, but sometimes moonlighting at a factory in Detroid. After 9 years, Ford married Clara Bryant and in 1888 successfully occupied one of the leading positions at the sawmill.

Three years later, in 1891, Ford became an engineer at Edison Illuminating, and two years later he was promoted to the position of chief engineer. Now Ford has more free time, plus a very decent income. Thanks to this, Henry was able to devote more time to the creation of the internal combustion engine.

The first version of the engine was developed in the kitchen, in the house of Ford himself. Then he fastened it to a four-wheel bicycle frame. The result is an ATV. In 1896, it was he who became the first Ford car. In 1899, Henry Ford left Edison Illuminating to found his own company, Detroit Automobile. A year later, the company will go bankrupt, but despite this, Ford will have time to produce several models. racing cars... Also in October 1901, Ford will take part in auto racing, where he will become the winner, overtaking the then current US champion Alexander Winton.

Model T was produced in the form of a convertible, pickup, passenger car and other types of models. Ford Motor was formed in 1903. Henry Ford founded the company with 12 Michigan founders. Ford himself was at the head of the company, serving as vice president and chief engineer, and also owned a 25 percent majority stake.

To create an automobile manufacturing plant, the company bought out the Mack Avenue van factory in Detroit and converted it to its own line of business. Ford hired teams of 2-3 workers under his leadership and they made auto parts to order.

The first Ford car was sold on July 23, 1903. The first model was the "gasoline sidecar" or Model A, powered by an eight horsepower engine. In the market, the car was presented as a simple and affordable car that even a teenager at the age of 15 can drive. Thereafter, Henry Ford became the primary owner and CEO of Ford Motor.

Thanks to the first representatives of the company Schreiber, Thornton, Perry (Schreiber, Thornton, Perry) from Great Britain in 1907 the Ford logo in the form of an oval was invented. He characterized Ford cars as a symbol of reliability, economy and personified the "brand of the highest standard".

Henry Ford directed common work production. Over the next five years, under his management, nineteen letters were involved from Model A to Model S, some of which remained at the initial or research levels and did not reach the level of production and release to the market.


Henry Ford was able to fulfill his dream only in 1908. He released the Tin Lizzy (Tin Lizzy, as the Americans affectionately called her) - Model T. This car became the most famous in the history of the auto industry. The base price of the car was $ 260. During the first year of production, eleven thousand were sold Car Model T. Its entry into the market signified a new era or evolution of the mode of transport.

Ford cars did not require complicated Maintenance, they could drive even on uneven country roads, in general, they were easy to operate. As a result, the demand for the car was constantly growing, and it became an object of mass production.

Also, on the main base of the Model T building, cars of other modifications are produced: minibuses, Ambulance, small freight transport, small vans, etc. In addition, a version was made for a military ambulance.

With the increase in labor productivity and product quality, consumer demand among buyers also grew. Henry Ford becomes the very first in the world who decided to implement in automotive production conveyor. Thanks to him, the worker, remaining in one place, performed only one operation, so every ten seconds a completely new Model T rolled off the assembly line. The conveyor belt production became one of the significant stages in the production revolution.

Family company.

Henry Ford with his son Adsel (Adsel Ford) In 1919, the shares were bought back Ford Motor from the other founders for $ 105,568,858, after which the company became their family business and the Fords are its sole owners. In addition, Edsel Ford inherited the post of Chief President of Ford Motor from his father and held this post until he died suddenly in 1943. Later, after the death of his son, Henry Ford has to re-head the management of the company.


The Ford Fordor Deluxe has also become a wildly popular car in its time.

In 1927, the Model A was the first to feature the Ford logo on the grille in an oval silhouette. Until the late 1950s, most Ford cars were produced with the dark blue logo badge, which is still known to many buyers today. But although the oval pattern was approved as the official logo of the company, it was not applied to cars until the mid-seventies.

Constant progress and the accelerated lifestyle of a person forced the company to introduce technological innovations and strengthen capacities. Ford Motor Company has always tried to keep up with the times.

In 1932, the company introduced the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine to the public. April 1st of the same year Ford became the first to release such a monolithic engine. The series of cars with this engine has become the most popular with most Americans.


There is an assumption that our "Seagull" is a copy of the Ford Fairlane. What do you think?

In the same year Ford- has become the most common car, due to its maintainability and auto parts available in US stores. In 1934 - Ford trucks (with a fully modified engine) were produced for major cities and working farms.

After, every year of popularity personal transport people also have a safety problem in their cars. Ford does not pass by this problem. He again becomes the one who is the very first who begins to use safety glasses in the production of a car. The main principle of the general policy of the company has been and remains concern for human life. Therefore, the plant constantly carried out developments to reduce the risk to the person driving. Buyers have always paid generously for this with their love and predisposition to the Ford brand.

The Ford brand is becoming famous and popular not only in America. In addition to it, Ford Motor Company opens a large network of factories, stores and branches all over the world, Russia and Europe also get there. All over the world, Ford vehicles have good sales and become a national brand of genuine quality.

50-60s.

After the Second World War, Henry Ford in 1945 inherited his powers as head of the company to Henry Ford II (eldest grandson). In addition, Henry Ford Sr.was presented with an honorary award in May 1946 for achievements in the field of automobile manufacturing, as well as gold medal at the end of the same year for services to society by the American Petroleum Institute.


Ford F-100 - became cult car among pickups, hooking a huge number of US residents on it. This model is still popular today.

On April 7, 1947, in the city of Dearborn, at the age of 83, Henry Ford Sr. died. His death marked the end of the initial and turbulent period of the Ford Motor Company and, despite this, opened the door to a new automotive era. The grandson of Henry Ford Sr. adequately continues the work and dream of his grandfather. Appears, new Ford model... June 8, 1948 at automobile exhibition 1949 model of the future is unveiled in New York. Its unique design set the model apart from all others: independent front suspension, rear side windows opened, and side panels in a sleek shape.

A novelty in automotive design - it has become a union of body and fenders. The Ford Motor Company achieved high sales of these models in 1949, exceeding sales since 1929. The company's profits start to grow from high speed, and this, in turn, allows us to increase the number of factories, branches and open new engineering research centers.

Ford Thunderbird - in those years it became the most luxurious and legendary sports car B further development the company opens new directions of its activities: 1. Ford Motor Company - itself financial business FORD brands. 2. American Road Insurance Company - Insurance Company... 3. Ford Parts and Service Division - automated replacement of parts. As well as the production of automotive electronics and technology, space technology, the development of computers, etc.

And, in the end, Ford Motor Company in January 1956 becomes an OJSC (open joint-stock company). Now, at this point in time, there are over seven hundred thousand founders and shareholders.

In the sixties, the younger generation is in the focus of the company. Ford Jr. redirects car production towards sports and low-cost cars for young people.

After that, in 1964, the model first appears on the market Ford mustang, named after the P-51 military aircraft. Its peculiarity was that it was used the new kind engine. It combined the transmission and drive axle together. Also, the differences were in the new body design, which combined all the modern trends of those years.


Ford Mustang - has become a real masterpiece among sports cars and the younger generation.

There has been no such interest in the Ford brand since the first Model A was launched. The company's expectations have exceeded themselves. Nearly one hundred thousand Mustangs were sold in the first three months after launch.

After such success, the enthusiastic employees of the company continue to work on improving the design. All new trends and innovations are starting to be applied automotive design... As a result, the Corina and Transit models are born.

In turn, Ford Motor Company continues to work on road safety projects. Thus proving that profit is not the main goal of the company.


The Model GT40 wins the 24 hour race at Le Mans, ending Ferrari's lead in the competition.

Also, the Ford Motor Company in 1970 was the first company in the world to introduce disc brakes into wide production. In 1976 and thereafter, the official oval-shaped Ford logo with a blue background and silver lettering appears on all car bodies. This made it possible to recognize Ford cars anywhere in the world.


Model Ford Taurus was awarded Car of the Year in the USA for its comfort and economy, and has become a popular hit as well.

After that, in turn, there were such models as the Ford Taurus itself and the Mercury Sebale. They were conceived as fuel-efficient cars. The company's designers and specialists constantly innovated to create truly necessary car for people with a middle-class income.

It is worth noting that the Model Ford Taurus was designed as a car in which every detail was manufactured to perfection. Such productive work brought the company success and in 1986 Ford Taurus became the number one car in America and was recognized as the best car of the same year.

Model was released after these events. Ford mondeo... It replaced the Model Ford Scorpio, despite being smaller at the start of production.

Then in 1994 appeared whole line new products in addition to such as the Model Ford Mondeo. it new minibus Windstar, a modified Model Ford Mustang, and a new Model Ford Espire.

After a little time in North America new improved Model Model Ford Taurus and Model Mercury Tracer. The first ones were made in them, modifying the design of the body and interior after the outdated style of the eighties. also in European countries, the public was shown the design changes of the minivan Galaxy, Model Ford fiesta and an F-series pickup.

The new Model Ford Galaxy minivan was designed on the same platform as Ford seat Alkhambra and Ford volkswagen Sharan, their internal and external differences could be easily counted on one hand.

Present time.

Many years later, the main principle of production of the Ford Motor Company was to combine together the improvement of cars plus minimum cost for production, which allows the company to produce world-class cars. Ford now sells more than seventy car modifications for sale worldwide. different brands Ford, Lincoln, Aston Martin, Mercury, etc. Also Ford Motor Company has a stake in other companies such as Kia Motors Corporation or Mazda Motor Corporation.

Model Ford Focus is a new model that replaces the assembly line production of the Model Ford Escort. Ford Focus has become wildly popular among Russian citizens even before the launch of the main production. You can buy an engine for Ford Focus 2 using this link.

New official factory Ford Motor Company was opened on July 9, 2002 in the city of Vsevolzhsk in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation. V Russian branch the company undergoes a complete cycle of production.

Today in Russia there are certain cars that have become popular, and therefore the question of where the third generation Ford Focus is assembled must be answered in detail. This is an extremely important point, because there is an opinion that domestic assembly machines are different low quality... Is it really? Let's try to find out. The third Ford Focus was born in 2010. This model had an ambitious mission: it was to win the hearts of motorists in more than 120 countries around the world. Since quality and reliability are important, the question of where the Focuses are assembled will be logical.

After the presentation of the third generation model, copies were available for sale, which were assembled in the German city of Saarlius. Subsequently, production facilities for the Focuses were established in the United States in Wayne. The assembly of Ford Focus 3 was also carried out in Africa and Latin America. Moreover, China and Thailand also have factories where these cars are produced. What cars are sold in Russia and where are they assembled?

"Russian" Focuses

As we noted earlier, initially a car that was assembled abroad was available for sale. In 2011, the situation changed and the Russians were able to buy the Focus assembled on the territory of the country. This had a number of advantages, because there was no need to pay customs duties, etc. The production facilities for the assembly of the machine were located in Vsevolozhsk.

The plant is called Ford Sollers and it was built in 2002. This enterprise can assemble cars on a full cycle. The third generation Ford Focus first came off the assembly line in Vsevolozhsk in June 2011.

Various types of bodies and configurations of the Focus are produced here:

  • 5-door hatchbacks;
  • sedans;
  • station wagons.

The Ford Sollers plant has everything you need for a full-fledged car production: welding and painting shops, assembly lines, warehouses and storage areas for finished cars. There is also a track for testing Focuses for reliability right at the enterprise. Note that not only is going here third Ford Focus, but also Mondeo.

The plant in Vsevolozhsk produces Ford with different engines: 1.6 or 2 liters. As for the transmission, the car can be equipped with a mechanics with 6 steps or PowerShift robot... Focus owners did not have a very good impression of this box due to strange work in traffic jams.

Ford Focus of the third generation is really modern car which gives its owner not only high level comfort, but also ensures its safety. Interesting is latest system MyFord. She is responsible for managing the electronics and other systems in the car, including maintaining high-speed internet.

Russian components

Ford is not only assembled in Russia from imported parts. The fact is that some parts are produced at domestic enterprises, which makes it possible to reduce the price of the car and attract more buyers. It should be noted that local production does not negatively affect the overall quality of the Focus, and all details are thoroughly checked.

So, side windows are made at the Bor glass plant. The materials used for the roof and trunk trim are also domestic. They are made by the PCR enterprise. As for the seats, the products of the American company JCI are used here. However, their production is carried out on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Enterprises in Ivanovo and Samara are engaged in the manufacture of rugs. Carpets to the Focus salon come from Togliatti. Note that even such an important component of the car as electrical wiring is carried out near Moscow by the Lear company. Among other things, the company Kinelagroplast is responsible for the manufacture of air ducts and other elements of the heating system.

For the first time third Ford generation The Focus was shown to the public in 2010. The plans of the American concern were truly ambitious: the car was to conquer the markets of 122 countries of the world! Therefore, it is quite logical to ask,?

Immediately after the debut of the Ford Focus 3, its production began in Germany in the city of Saarlius. It happened in the same 2010. On next year production lines were launched in the USA, in the city of Wayne. A little later, the release for their markets of the third version of Ford Focus began in Latin America and Africa. In addition, the countries where the super popular model is assembled are China and Thailand.

Where is Ford Focus 3 assembled for the domestic market

Well, where is the car assembled for Russia? In Vsevolozhsk at the Ford Sollers plant on June 18, 2011, the first copy of the model began to be produced. The enterprise was built in 2002 from scratch. Today, Ford Focus 3 is successfully produced here for the Russian market using technology full cycle... All existing Ford modifications Focus 3: the first were five-door hatchbacks, sedans launched in September, and station wagons in January 2012. But there are no three-door hatchbacks and coupe-convertibles in the third generation at all.

Ford Sollers is located 24 kilometers from St. Petersburg on 26 hectares. There is everything you need to produce high quality cars: body welding shops, paint booths, assembly lines, warehouses and storage areas for finished products. All cars are tested on the company's own track to confirm their reliability and safety. By the way, right there, in Vsevolozhsk, another model is being produced - Ford Mondeo.

What is really "Russian" in the Russian assembly

Ford is betting on increasing domestic components in Ford Focus 3 for the Russian market. This allows you to reduce the cost of a car without losing driving characteristics or other indicators.

Today the model is equipped with side windows from the "Borsky Glass Factory", roof upholstery and trunk shelves from the Samara company "PKhR". All modifications are fitted with seats made by the Russian division of the American company JCI.

Focus carpets are produced in Samara and Ivanovo, and carpets for the interior and trunk trims are produced in Togliatti. Air ducts for ventilation, blowing and glass heating systems are supplied from the Kinelagroplast enterprise. Lear wiring, which all Ford Focus 3s are equipped with, comes from the Moscow region.

Where is the 2015 Ford Focus 3 assembled

The Ford Focus 3 went through a restyling last year. The release of the updated version began in the summer of 2014 in the United States of America. Europe launched the production of restyled cars on December 1 of last year. For Russian market the supplier Ford Focus 3 remains unchanged - this is the Vsevolozhsk Ford Sollers plant. Motorists will be able to evaluate and purchase the model in mid-2015.

The American automobile company Ford is one of the main market leaders. For more than a century of existence, this auto giant has created dozens of different models machines. All American car brands of this manufacturer are reliable and affordable price for the high quality received.

Ford - at a glance about the company

Every boy knows where Ford is produced. Henry Ford founded his automobile business in America in 1903. The creator received about thirty thousand dollars from investors for the creation of the company. The name of this brand has been inscribed in history for centuries. Since this is the first car in the world assembled on an assembly line. It is not easy to say where the Fords are assembled. The fact is that the company has factories in various countries of the world. As for the Russian Federation, here the cars of this brand are assembled in Kaluga. There are also enterprises in Brazil, Argentina, China and other countries. Ford also owns American car brands such as Lincoln and Merkur. The guidance of this car company now carried out by Alan Mulally.

Ford - model overview (list of the best)

For all its time of existence under Ford brand a huge number of cars were produced. The best selling brands are:

  • The F-Series is a full-size pickup truck. This vehicle produced from 1948 to the present day by Ford. Country of origin - America. The car of this model is the best-selling car in the history of the automotive industry. In its entire history of existence, it has been acquired more than thirty million times.
  • The Escort is a successful car from the Ford brand. Country of origin - America. There was also a division in Europe. This car has been assembled for thirty-five years. Since 2003, the car of this model is no longer produced. For the entire period of the existence of this brand, Ford has sold twenty million copies of the Escort.
  • Fiesta - bright representative B-class cars from Ford. Manufacturing countries - America, Brazil, China, Thailand and others. The model has existed since 1976, now it is also being produced. The number of sold copies reaches thirteen million units.
  • Focus is a car series launched in 1998 in America. In 1999, Russia was added to the countries producing Ford. In total, the company has sold more than nine million vehicles of this model. Half a million of this amount is accounted for by Russia. According to 2010 data, Russians bought Ford Focus more often than any other car.
  • Mustang - legendary car of this brand. Its release started in 1964 and continues to this day. It differs in excess powerful engine... In total, this car has been sold nine million times.

F-Series

Ford F-Series - iconic American brand machines that have existed for seventy years. Over the entire period of its existence, this brand has been modified and refined in every possible way. At the moment, there are thirteen series of this car. From its inception until 1955, the F-Series did not change its design at all. The transmission has undergone changes. If at first it was three-stage, then later it became five-stage. Also, the manufacturer was constantly striving to increase the carrying capacity of the pickup. Significant changes took place in the sixth generation. The grille has been modified. The headlights were converted from round to square ones. The body was made of more durable metal with an anti-corrosion coating. In the eighties, the truck received a more acute-angled shape and a new automatic transmission. Now the car of this brand is made of high-strength aluminum alloys, has economical motor and active aerodynamics.

Escort

Throughout its existence, the car has been released in five generations. Initially, the car had the following characteristics:

  • Rear-wheel drive.
  • The engine is gasoline, rated for 1.1 liters. and 1.3 liters.
  • Body type - sedan and station wagon.
  • Options - standard, deluxe and super.

After numerous changes, the car's engine was enlarged. The last series was produced with a gasoline engine capacity of 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 liters. and two-liter. It also became possible to purchase models with diesel engines 1.8 l. As for the body types, the Escort began to be created not only in the form of sedans and station wagons, but also a convertible and a hatchback were introduced.

Fiesta

The first Fords of this brand were presented in two bodies - a hatchback (3 doors) and a van (2 doors, without windows and seats in the rear). The body was made of sheet steel. The hood of this car opened forward. Brake system the Fiesta had a diagonal and dual-circuit design. The brakes were reinforced by special pneumatics. The front axle was equipped with disc brakes, the rear had drum brakes. The drive for this model is original form was front wheel drive. The first configurations came exclusively with gasoline engines from 1.0 l. and 1.1 liters. The gearbox in this car was mechanical.

Over the years, the car has undergone significant changes. Now you can buy it in the most different types engine starting from 1.25 liters. and ending with two-liter. The machine now has disc brakes for all axles. Externally, the car has become more massive and safer enough than its predecessors.

Focus

This model is compact, attractive and economical. In Russia this model love very much. The car has the following characteristics:

  • Three body options, including sedan, hatchback and station wagon.
  • At the base is the latest C2 platform.
  • Has a panoramic roof.
  • Headlights - LED.
  • Eight-speed rotary shifter transmission.
  • Engines of two types - three-cylinder gasoline and four-cylinder diesel.

V latest model the car is already being assembled in Germany. It is also planned to be launched in China. Concerning Russian factories, then they do not yet have information on assembling a new model. It should be noted that in all generations Ford Focus has good level security, making it very popular with buyers. Perhaps it was this indicator that made Russians fall in love with a car of this brand so much and made it the best-selling one. by car in Russia in 2010.

Mustang

This car is relevant for all times, as it is considered an absolute classic of the American car industry. Cars of the latest series are distinguished by stylish futuristic design. V minimum configuration it has a four-liter engine and a capacity of 210 hp. with. In its maximum configuration the engine reaches a capacity of five hundred and fifty liters per second. The engine in this case is 5.4 liters. The transmission is both manual and automatic. This car was created after an in-depth analysis of customer needs and has become the favorite of millions. Initially, they wanted to call it "Panther" and even have already developed the appropriate symbolism, but at the last moment the management decided to use the bright and catchy name "Mustang".