2009 Ford Focus RS (Europe Only)

sleeper3 · 2008-06-12 16:29:50

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/is-this-the-next-ford-focus-rs-for-europe-yes/ What looks like a decent sport compact from Ford is slated for Europeans only at this point, however, Ford would be smart to strongly consider this for the U.S. market too. 280hp/295tq turbocharged 2.5 liter Duratec FWD only to save weight Electronically controlled LSD http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/sleeper33/rs1.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/sleeper33/rs2.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/sleeper33/rs3.jpg Here's an actual mule testing on the Nurburgring: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_532/car_photo_266259_25.jpg http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_532/car_photo_266256_25.jpg

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Jun 12, 2008 | 09:29 AM

sleeper3

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2009 Ford Focus RS (Europe Only)

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/i...or-europe-yes/

What looks like a decent sport compact from Ford is slated for Europeans only at this point, however, Ford would be smart to strongly consider this for the U.S. market too.

280hp/295tq turbocharged 2.5 liter Duratec
FWD only to save weight
Electronically controlled LSD

Here's an actual mule testing on the Nurburgring:

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:33 AM

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It might not be everyones taste, but I like it.

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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europe always gets the better end of the stick...

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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thats the only ford ill drive....use to be awd dont know why they would make it fwd just to save weight...

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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I would rock that, no doubt! Wish they would make it awd and could be a sleeper like the old cosworth escorts, minus the hatch wing.

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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With the MazdaSpeed3 already selling in the States, I don't they would bring this here.

Jun 12, 2008 | 11:22 AM

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It would out-perform the Mustang, and god forbid that ever happens

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Jun 13, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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ford US sux ....... car would be a hit in the US .

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:16 AM

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RS update

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081208....nholm-in-wales

300HP/324LB-FT TQ (440Nm) We need to get this here in the US. It would be a great competitor in the Hot Hatch market.

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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sick. still love the rs cosworth. one of my all time favorite cars.

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:24 AM

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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.

Ford Company are a bunch of idiots. Bring the RS to the states. Heck, look what happened when they brought the original ZX3 here -- sold like hot cakes.

I would 100% rock a RS.

Sincerely,

One ex-Foci enthusiast. Focus was replaced by the need for more speed. But I miss that car a ton. Great car to own and have fun in. Not to mention - it wasn't an arm/leg to fix.

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:28 AM

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Nice car! I love my svt. It can't touch my evo in the straights, but it'll go round the corners just as fast. This car looks fun!

Dec 9, 2008 | 10:32 AM

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I agree they are not smart. This car can help them get some of their reputation back from tuners. The only real performance car they have now is the GT500/KR and that is considered a Shelby by enthusiast not a Ford.