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Old 17-12-2007, 03:12 PM   #1
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Ford have finally confirmed the rally car-inspired Focus RS superhatch for production, releasing this first official teaser photo ahead of its 2008 expected premiere, the model following proudly in the footsteps of its original RS and RS Cosworth Escort predecessors. Caught earlier this year doing the development rounds on the Nurburgring, the RS hot hatch is set to re-draw the line between performance and value.

Power will come from a modified version of Volvo's turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine with power produced expected at 280 hp and torque of 400 lb.-ft, propelling the RS somewhat beyond that of the 225 hp ST model. The RS will face tough competition from that of the new Mitsubishi Evo X and Subaru Impreza STi.

Expected performance upgrades include the stiffening and lowering of suspension as well as upgraded brakes, while exterior design features will get a significant upgrade from 'kinetic' to 'racy'. Styling enhancements will include blistered wheel arches, bonnet air vents, new wings and spoilers - the interior boasting a sportier, more coseted environment. All the enhancements will bid to give the RS as much ethos aesthetically as it will deliver dynamically.

The production model Focus RS is set debut in 2008 with a late that year or early 2009 introduction - stay tuned for further details.
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Might want to raid your piggie banks very soon :sm_drool:
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Old 17-12-2007, 03:15 PM   #2
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tell ya what, i like the look of those headlights!
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Old 17-12-2007, 03:17 PM   #3
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Hope it's at least AWD. Looks mean though
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Old 17-12-2007, 03:38 PM   #4
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You'd think if they were going to rival the EVO and STI, that it would be an AWD setup... Hopefully.. if so this thing will be a little rocket, but at what price???
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Old 17-12-2007, 03:44 PM   #5
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Looks better than the EVO and STi already :
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Old 17-12-2007, 04:38 PM   #6
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OMG, I can't wait till they come out!
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Old 17-12-2007, 05:27 PM   #7
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You'd think if they were going to rival the EVO and STI, that it would be an AWD setup... Hopefully.. if so this thing will be a little rocket, but at what price???
If the Focus RS is indeed a competition to the Evo X and STi, I guess Ford would price it around $50,000. However I feel the Focus RS is more a contender for Golf R32.

So... FPV Focus XR5T ay?
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Old 17-12-2007, 05:57 PM   #8
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If the Focus RS is indeed a competition to the Evo X and STi, I guess Ford would price it around $50,000. However I feel the Focus RS is more a contender for Golf R32.

So... FPV Focus XR5T ay?
$50k would be a bargain IMO
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Old 17-12-2007, 06:02 PM   #9
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Old 17-12-2007, 06:03 PM   #10
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If that comes here and is AWD I know where one will be parked, my driveway!
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Old 17-12-2007, 06:07 PM   #11
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Old 17-12-2007, 06:10 PM   #12
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I hope the new falcon doesn't look too much like it.


Don't get me wrong. I love the look of that car, it suits it... but I don't think it would suit the Falcon....
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Hope it's at least AWD. Looks mean though
what about burnouts and donuts
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what about burnouts and donuts
Axis spins :
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You can still do them. Don't know why you would though as it defeats the purpose :
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defeats the prupose of what??
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Old 17-12-2007, 07:03 PM   #19
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Thats damned hot ... I'll cast judgement when I see complete car shots though.
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defeats the prupose of what??
Of buying an AWD drive car. I don't see why you would buy an AWD if you had ripping burnouts in mind.
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Old 17-12-2007, 07:33 PM   #21
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Don't know about the flared guards... are flares coming back again?!
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Interesting, be good to get it here, hopefully it is as good as it is hyped up to be.
Be good as an AWD with rear drive bias.
I have no doubt though it will be good.
I like how they are using the 2.5 I5T still. Bring it on Ford.
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Now thats what you call a hot hatch!! :
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So then can anyone confirm whether it will be AWD??
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Old 17-12-2007, 07:54 PM   #28
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I'll have one in black thanks.
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Looks better than the EVO and STi already :
so does my escort though. that thing looks tough as. and 280. why wouldnt ya buy 3
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Apparently its going to use one of Volvo's AWD systems.
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