2009's RS Focus
18-12-2007, 10:25 AM
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2009's RS Focus
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2496/
Ok, so it's not the RS Focus forum but what do we think people?
Me, I quite like the look of it, such as you can see from the teaser photos.
Ok, so it's not the RS Focus forum but what do we think people?
Me, I quite like the look of it, such as you can see from the teaser photos.
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even though its meant to be a 4x4 its just not a cossie
19-12-2007, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
definetly need more pics
the evo's do,the scoobies do even shitreon make one thats wide and livered up like thier rally car.ford had better do the right thing.
19-12-2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
definetly need more pics
the evo's do,the scoobies do even shitreon make one thats wide and livered up like thier rally car.ford had better do the right thing.
19-12-2007, 04:09 PM
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It will be 4 x 4 and wait till you see what the sporty mondeo will have ( if all goes to plan then that will be 4 x 4 and have a v6 twin turbo running 350 bhp + as standard
19-12-2007, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Robski
if its not 4wd then i don't really see the point......fingers crossed it will be and then i'll probably get one too!
20-12-2007, 10:17 AM
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http://www.bpfordwrc.com/servlet/Con...gename=DFY/WRC
Another dit on it here, no more pics though!
(click on Focus RS link!)
Another dit on it here, no more pics though!
(click on Focus RS link!)
21-12-2007, 06:29 PM
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tempted but I'm not putting a deposit down until I know the spec. you know what these things are like once Mr EU noise and pollution regulator gets his hands on it we'll have a front wheel drive 260hp piss weak focus that weighs nine tonnes due to its 64 air bags
I'll hold fire and see what uncle henry commits to
I'll hold fire and see what uncle henry commits to
23-12-2007, 10:16 PM
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Oh man. We're getting so hosed in Canada, again. Ford Canada is releasing their new focus for 08 and it looks like this:
compared to this:
I'm packing my bags and moving to Europe, not just for the cars, but for the ladies
compared to this:
I'm packing my bags and moving to Europe, not just for the cars, but for the ladies
23-12-2007, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by canuk
Oh man. We're getting so hosed in Canada, again. Ford Canada is releasing their new focus for 08 and it looks like this:
compared to this:
I'm packing my bags and moving to Europe, not just for the cars, but for the ladies
compared to this:
I'm packing my bags and moving to Europe, not just for the cars, but for the ladies
I'm just back home from Florida (USA), and I made a visit to a Ford dealer in Miami, and saw this focus
The other side is, the fuel is SOOOOOOO cheap there...that's not fair
23-12-2007, 11:29 PM
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I'm just back home from Florida (USA), and I made a visit to a Ford dealer in Miami, and saw this focus
The other side is, the fuel is SOOOOOOO cheap there...that's not fair [/quote]
It doesn't matter how cheap fuel is here, nobody's going to want to use it in our focus. It sucks there's hardly anything worth driving around here as far as ford cars goes. That's why I'm importing an escos.
The other side is, the fuel is SOOOOOOO cheap there...that's not fair
[/quote]It doesn't matter how cheap fuel is here, nobody's going to want to use it in our focus. It sucks there's hardly anything worth driving around here as far as ford cars goes. That's why I'm importing an escos.
24-12-2007, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by canuk
It doesn't matter how cheap fuel is here, nobody's going to want to use it in our focus. It sucks there's hardly anything worth driving around here as far as ford cars goes. That's why I'm importing an escos.
The old focus looks quite the same as in Europe, I only think that the build quality is not the same
25-12-2007, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Ford
I've driven a Jeep commander for those 3weeks, that's the worst thing i've driven all my life
The old focus looks quite the same as in Europe, I only think that the build quality is not the same
The old focus looks quite the same as in Europe, I only think that the build quality is not the same
I don't know if this link has been posted yet http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-ford-focus-rs.html
25-12-2007, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
definetly need more pics
Ford is working on a top-secret new Focus RS, and is likely to choose next years London motor show for the cars grand unveiling.
Buoyed by storming market demand for the Focus ST which in its first year sold twice as well as its deadly rival, the VW Golf GTi in the UK Ford believes it has created market space for a faster, edgier, 30 per cent more powerful Focus whose near-supercar performance and rally-car looks can both take advantage of last years win in the World Rally Championship and recall the heady days of the Escort RS Cosworth.
The new car, powered by a 280bhp turbocharged version of Fords five-cylinder engine, retains two-wheel drive but will use a special semi-active limited-slip diff to improve traction and on-limit handling. It has standard 19-inch wheels, special springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, and rides a little lower than the already-lowered Focus ST, which keeps its status as Fords bigger-selling, more versatile sporty saloon. Like the ST, the RS uses a six-speed stick-shift transmission. Total production is forecast at between 5000 and 10,000 units before the next Focus arrives.
Fords performance cars boss, Jost Capito, wont confirm the cars existence, on the grounds that its not yet in the companys official plan, though he refuses to condemn the concept. We are always pushing for cars like this, he said, but it is difficult because we have limited funds to spend on sporty cars. However, we would obviously like to build cars like this one.
Designers want to avoid over-decorating the new RS, but the car is nevertheless believed to have a deeper front bumper with rally-style brake and turbo air scoops, plus a rear roof spoiler design influenced by the WRC cars. Flared wheel arches wont be on the agenda as they were in the previous Focus RS; theyre deemed too expensive for such a low-volume model. Instead, the RS will use distinctive interior materials and badges to emphasise its special status.
It is perhaps a surprise that the new RS retains front-wheel drive when Ford has access to various Volvo and Land Rover 4x4 systems that might have been adapted. But retaining two-wheel drive saves money: Ford plans to have the RS on the market at the impressively low price of Ł21,000 to Ł23,000, only about Ł3500 ahead of the ST entry price. The project is believed to need around 18 months to complete, so production cars should be ready by June 2009.
26-12-2007, 09:24 AM
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