New Focus RS print now available, in Ultimate Green, Frozen White and Performance Blue.
NEW FOCUS RS 2009
DELIVERY UPDATE 17th July
Finally the car has arrived, was it worth the wait ... yes!!
Full update to follow.
The new Focus RS has been developed by Ford Team RS team led by Jost Capito who is now Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles.
With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles with new Focus Ford think it is the right time for a new RS.
With the successful Fiesta and Focus ST models, Ford have proved already they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost Capito's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's business results, mean that they have a credible argument for a no-compromise Focus RS for more enthusiastic drivers.
And believe me there is a market with the sweet taste of the Escort RS Cosworth still lingering, and second hand values higher than ever.
The official specifications for the new Ford Focus RS have now been released, and the car manages the expected full 300bhp from the modified 2.5-litre engine.
The key stats released by Ford are 300bhp, 324lb ft of torque, top speed of 163mph and 0-62mph in 5.9sec. Also a rather strange figure of 30-60mph in fourth gear in just 5.3 seconds???
The Ford Focus RS comes in at a quite a heavy 1467kg, but still manages a combined fuel consumption of 30.5mpg, with 225g/km of CO2.
Wheels are 19-inch alloys with 235/35 Continental tyres.
The Ford Focus RS has Macpherson strut suspension at the front with Ford’s trick RevoKnuckle mounts, which the firm claims helps to eliminate torque steer from the front-drive car - initial reviews confirm the lack of touque steer which is amazing.
Still no official delivery dates but I have seen adverts in Ford dealers taking deposits now, the hype is building now, expect this to be massive news when the car is lauched.
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