Ford Sync aims to fuse car and personal tech
Ford and Microsoft unveil Sync a $395 option across Ford Lincoln Mercury models combining hands free calling voice activated music and text messaging with an upgradeable Windows based system. The Focus debuts the feature as a gateway to in car infotainment appealing to 18 to 35 year olds while reviewers praise voice recognition and hands free operation.
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2008 Ford Focus Offers Coupe and Sedan Styles
The 2008 Ford Focus comes in two body styles a first for Focus a two door coupe and a four door sedan. It adopts styling cues from the Ford Fusion including a chrome bar grille flared wheel arches and clean lines. The engine is a 2.0 liter DOHC I4 delivering about 136 horsepower with an optional Duratec 20E for PZEV compliance in states with CA emission standards. Transmissions include a five speed manual or a four speed automatic with revised final drive ratios in 2008.
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Specifications for a 2008 Ford vehicle with Sync tech
The text describes a front wheel drive coupe with a 4 cylinder engine rated at 140 horsepower and 133 torque, 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. A lighter curb weight by 60 pounds coincides with stiffer body structure improving steering, handling, and ride. Ford Sync, developed with Microsoft, provides hands free voice control for cell phones and iPods.
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