Focus RS - Official pic - Hmmmmm
17 December 2007, 01:15 AM
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Focus RS - Official pic - Hmmmmm
17 December 2007, 11:29 AM
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No 4x4 same volvo motor and the same 'teaser shot' subaru got slagged for on TG because the case was ugly! hmph!
Sure it will go well but should be a 4x4 car.
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Sure it will go well but should be a 4x4 car.
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17 December 2007, 12:17 PM
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It doesn't say it will be FWD though, does it?
TBH I doubt Ford would be that stupid not to give it 4WD. I hope so anyway.
This is the news I've been waiting for. Was seriously debating getting an Audi S3 next year, now the RS is coming back, 2009 can't come soon enough.
Might visit my local Ford garage this weekend. Make sure I'm top of the list.
Please be 4wd, please
280BHP sound limp too, 300bhp+ would be better. Nothing a chip can't sort out anyway.
TBH I doubt Ford would be that stupid not to give it 4WD. I hope so anyway.
This is the news I've been waiting for. Was seriously debating getting an Audi S3 next year, now the RS is coming back, 2009 can't come soon enough.
Might visit my local Ford garage this weekend. Make sure I'm top of the list.
Please be 4wd, please
280BHP sound limp too, 300bhp+ would be better. Nothing a chip can't sort out anyway.
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How come subaru are keeping the uk wrx to 225? cause at this rate anyone without sti power will not keep up with these upcoming new cars, unless you have imported classics like mine but mines still only 280-290 at the mo.
17 December 2007, 02:12 PM
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Can't stop looking at that picture. The more I look at it more more I want one. It looks f*cking awsome.
I've been waiting for this car for years. Right after I got rid of my last Focus RS.
It really has made my day. Sad I know, but true.
I've been waiting for this car for years. Right after I got rid of my last Focus RS.
It really has made my day. Sad I know, but true.
17 December 2007, 02:16 PM
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I saw a Focus ST today (the new shape one) but on the back it was badged "RS500" rather than "RS". Was that just the owner sticking a silly badge on, or did they actually make a Focus RS500?
The badge looked 'right' if you know what I mean, it wasn't a Halfords one in a blatantly different font etc.
The badge looked 'right' if you know what I mean, it wasn't a Halfords one in a blatantly different font etc.
17 December 2007, 02:53 PM
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I saw a Focus ST today (the new shape one) but on the back it was badged "RS500" rather than "RS". Was that just the owner sticking a silly badge on, or did they actually make a Focus RS500?
The badge looked 'right' if you know what I mean, it wasn't a Halfords one in a blatantly different font etc.
The badge looked 'right' if you know what I mean, it wasn't a Halfords one in a blatantly different font etc.
Basically an ST with a few cosmetic tweeks. Only 500 to be made.
17 December 2007, 08:28 PM
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If its not 4wd i cant see the point.
Some extra kit and some bodywork over the ST.
You can chip an ST to an easy 280bhp
Must be 4wd, what an error from Ford if its not.
Some extra kit and some bodywork over the ST.
You can chip an ST to an easy 280bhp
Must be 4wd, what an error from Ford if its not.
17 December 2007, 10:42 PM
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Totally agree - when will Ford and Vauxhall get it into their heads that they will not be able to compete with the likes of Subaru and Mitsuibishi without introducing 4wd to their cars, fwd has come on in spades but no matter what the laws of physics limit to what uyou can put through the front wheels.
I suspect if Ford make it 4wd it will steal loads of sales from Subaru - especially as it is so damn ugly.
18 December 2007, 07:21 AM
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Wouldn't they go back to RWD before 4WD?
That wouldn't be ideal but for did use RWD for the first RS and Vauxhall seem to be happy enough with RWD for their Monaro/VXR8.
That wouldn't be ideal but for did use RWD for the first RS and Vauxhall seem to be happy enough with RWD for their Monaro/VXR8.
18 December 2007, 09:29 AM
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No they didn't. The First Focus RS was Fwd. The Americans converted a Focus RS to RWD and shoehorned a V8 under the bonnet. But that was just a showcase for the new crate V8 engine.
18 December 2007, 09:57 AM
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Doubt ford would ever make the focus rear wheel drive only, have too many boy racers spinning off into the trees!
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Needs rally to get to grips with this and insist on cars to be developed from road going versions.
Never happen again of course, the development costs are too high but a proper cosworth awd special would be something to behold.
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Never happen again of course, the development costs are too high but a proper cosworth awd special would be something to behold.
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