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Old 17-02-2009, 11:47 AM
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Default New Focus RS video with Jost Capito on Ford site

Got this email today, which im sure some others will have received also. Thought id post it up as i dont think you can find the page from the site without the link, as it says 'hidden' in the address.

"Dear Mr Cullimore,

In my last email, I invited you to pose a question for Jost Capito, Director Ford Team RS, about this sensational car.

The response was overwhelming and, as Jost only had a limited time away from team duties, it was impossible for him to answer every question individually.

So we identified the hot topics and put these to Jost, along with some of the more intricate technical queries that only a man in his position could answer."


A real crowd-pleaser at the Wales Rally GB

Our fastest-ever European production car certainly caused a stir during the
Wales Rally GB when it appeared at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium.

Appearing in stunning Performance Blue, the new Focus RS made its much anticipated entrance with an explosive burst of fireworks, with former double World Rally Champion and ex-Ford WRC driver Marcus Grönholm behind the wheel. To underline the car's performance heritage it arrived in a cavalcade of immaculate, classic Rallye Sport (RS) cars stretching back nearly 40 years.

Stunning performance. Striking looks. Attractive price.

One hot topic that Jost was unable to answer during the Q&A – but we can reveal now – is the car's price. When it hits our showrooms at the end of March it will start from just £24,995. So given this announcement, if you haven't already, it might be a good idea to visit your Ford Dealer to register your interest in advance.

I hope you enjoy watching Jost talk so expertly, and enthusiastically, about the new Focus RS and I look forward to keeping you updated with future news over the coming weeks."


And heres the link for the video:

http://www.ford.co.uk/hidden/FocusRSVideo
Old 17-02-2009, 11:49 AM
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The video worked when i first got the email, but now it seems to work on and off, possibly due to the amount of volume to the site
Old 17-02-2009, 11:57 AM
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its working for me!
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sounds awesome,
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The way he has answered peoples questions like that is mega. This car WILL be mega.

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However, I had to cringe when he got the colour of the original RS wrong though and called it performance blue.

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Originally Posted by Benni
However, I had to cringe when he got the colour of the original RS wrong though and called it performance blue.

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and what colour is it?

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Imperial Bule.

I also got the email this morninig but my work connection is too slow to watch it without getting angry!

Will watch it at home tonight.
Old 17-02-2009, 01:19 PM
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it is growing on me... just dont think i will leave my csl for it
Old 17-02-2009, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev.H
it is growing on me... just dont think i will leave my csl for it
I wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by Spiky
and what colour is it?
As Nath said, same as the Escos!

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Hope the vid works at my office
Old 17-02-2009, 02:04 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nng7Pf2t-bQ&NR=1
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That was a good video,you can see that Jost is exicted about the RS.Regards,Micky
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Originally Posted by Micky
That was a good video,you can see that Jost is exicted about the RS.Regards,Micky
I got that impression too!
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Originally Posted by Benni
As Nath said, same as the Escos!

Benni.
Performance Blue and Imperial Blue are the same colour im sure. I don't think Ford ever advertised the first FRS as being imperial blue, did they?
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Originally Posted by AGAR-COSWORTH
Performance Blue and Imperial Blue are the same colour im sure. I don't think Ford ever advertised the first FRS as being imperial blue, did they?
Two totally different colours im sure!
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http://www.focusrs.net/brochure_images/Specs.jpg

Shows you the brochure, Imperial Blue
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Originally Posted by s1_turbo
http://www.focusrs.net/brochure_images/Specs.jpg

Shows you the brochure, Imperial Blue
I stand corrected. I was also most sure i'd heard otherwise though.
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Yeah Performance and Imperial Blue are different. Imperial is alot better IMO.

New RS is gonna be mega.
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i was sure that the frs was sold as "performance blue"! however it is the same as imperial!!

theres another blue that doesnt have the purple through it which you get on new fiesta st etc.
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bump to line them up
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Originally Posted by Shorty
Yeah Performance and Imperial Blue are different. Imperial is alot better IMO.
Completely agree!
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
i was sure that the frs was sold as "performance blue"! however it is the same as imperial!!

theres another blue that doesnt have the purple through it which you get on new fiesta st etc.
See thats what I thought too - I "think" Clarkson mentioned it on TopGear once.
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sure my mate says his FRS is performance blue lol
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Na, Focus RS, Esc Cos, Fiesta Zetec S (mk6), SportKa, Old Mondeo ST, ST170 & Focus Sport TDCi are all IMPERIAL blue

Fiesta ST, New Focus ST, New mondeo ST are all PERFORMANCE Blue, as is the new Focus RS.

IMO, i prefer imperial blue
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2beL_WL1yM0

Watch that, Both FRS and Esc Cos sitting together. The colour is almost identical!
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Interesting, how come no pics about of the white version?!
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Wicked vid. Makes me want to sell up my zetec turbo and get one.
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Originally Posted by ballin
Interesting, how come no pics about of the white version?!
If you go on the Ford site you can actually configure an RS and pick your colour, trim etc. it shows you the white there. I actually prefer it in white to the two other colours.
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Quality video.
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Originally Posted by s1_turbo
Na, Focus RS, Esc Cos, Fiesta Zetec S (mk6), SportKa, Old Mondeo ST, ST170 & Focus Sport TDCi are all IMPERIAL blue

Fiesta ST, New Focus ST, New mondeo ST are all PERFORMANCE Blue, as is the new Focus RS.

IMO, i prefer imperial blue
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Originally Posted by s1_turbo
Na, Focus RS, Esc Cos, Fiesta Zetec S (mk6), SportKa, Old Mondeo ST, ST170 & Focus Sport TDCi are all IMPERIAL blue

Fiesta ST, New Focus ST, New mondeo ST are all PERFORMANCE Blue, as is the new Focus RS.

IMO, i prefer imperial blue
Spot on.
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Cant remember what the Racing Puma was though?! Think it was different all together, Ford Racing Blue maybe?? Not sure!
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Thanks for sharing the video mate!

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Originally Posted by s1_turbo
Na, Focus RS, Esc Cos, Fiesta Zetec S (mk6), SportKa, Old Mondeo ST, ST170 & Focus Sport TDCiare all IMPERIAL blue

Fiesta ST, New Focus ST, New mondeo ST are all PERFORMANCE Blue, as is the new Focus RS.

IMO, i prefer imperial blue
I don't remember a imperial blue fiesta mk6 ZS, do you have a pic of one?

Hmmmmmm

I know they did a aquarious blue fiesta mk6 and you are right about the fiesta st being performance blue

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Nice vid!
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Originally Posted by AGAR-COSWORTH
I stand corrected. I was also most sure i'd heard otherwise though.

take one of these richardnice one there paul.love showin this gimp along with stoo that they are always wrong
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Originally Posted by alan12112
I don't remember a imperial blue fiesta mk6 ZS, do you have a pic of one?

Hmmmmmm

I know they did a aquarious blue fiesta mk6 and you are right about the fiesta st being performance blue
Doh, meant to say mk 5 wrong button!!
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Originally Posted by s1_turbo
Doh, meant to say mk 5 wrong button!!

Nice video.


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