Focus rs500...le merge of awesomeness
You are right but it's not the point. All those foreign companies made an effort to sell their cars here and ford won't. Instead were all stuck with mustangs challengers and the oh so ugly bumble bee I mean camaro
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Ever wonder why they dont make front wheel drive sports cars? http://www.epinions.com/auto-review-...394D2268-prod5
But hey if you like it, you should import one.
But hey if you like it, you should import one.
...RWD, AWD, FWD. All have their strengths and weaknesses. I have raced all of these. Each is different and fun on their own.
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Car is moving left to right in the picture. Rear is stepped out. Thats counter-steer. 
Ford Focus RS500 revealed!
Update!
Ford releases full details of the Focus RS500. It's matt black with 345bhp. Happy days!
Hot on the heels of our scoop story that Ford was working on a hotter Focus RS (click here), comes the official confirmation. As we reported late last week, a limited run of 500 models will be produced to celebrate the end of Focus RS production. The car will be officially shown at the Leipzig Motor Show in Germany on 9th April. Production of the RS500 starts in May at the Saarlouis plant in Germany and is due to finish in September. 101 will be coming to the UK.
Changes are mainly limited to the engine and trim. Power for the RS500 is increased by 44bhp over the standard RS and torque also rises to 339lb ft. An improved induction package is responsible for much of power gains. Modifications include a larger intercooler and improved airflow through air box as well as a larger diameter exhaust downpipe and uprated fuel pump. Changes to the ECU software allow the RS500 to retain the emissions and fuel consumption of the standard RS.
The revisions to the RS500 allow the 0-60mph time to fall to 5.4 seconds (0.5secs faster) with big gains expected on in-gear times. Top speed is expected to remain the same at 163mph. Mechanically there are no other changes.
Matt Black bodywork sets the RS500 apart and starts life as standard Panther Black metallic before being shipped to specialist film manufacturer 3M who apply a film coating to create a matt black effect. Interior changes are limited to an individually numbered metal plaque, RS patterned trim and red stitching on the steering wheel, door trim, gear lever and floor mats. Red leather Recaro seats can also be specified as an option.
The Focus RS has been a big hit for Ford. Having initially only planned to build 7-8000, by the time the axe falls, over 11,000 will have left the Saarlouis faciility. Have a look at www.focusrs500.com for more info, but don't forget to check back here later in the week - Ford is promising to release further video content of the car in action.
Ford releases full details of the Focus RS500. It's matt black with 345bhp. Happy days!
Hot on the heels of our scoop story that Ford was working on a hotter Focus RS (click here), comes the official confirmation. As we reported late last week, a limited run of 500 models will be produced to celebrate the end of Focus RS production. The car will be officially shown at the Leipzig Motor Show in Germany on 9th April. Production of the RS500 starts in May at the Saarlouis plant in Germany and is due to finish in September. 101 will be coming to the UK.
Changes are mainly limited to the engine and trim. Power for the RS500 is increased by 44bhp over the standard RS and torque also rises to 339lb ft. An improved induction package is responsible for much of power gains. Modifications include a larger intercooler and improved airflow through air box as well as a larger diameter exhaust downpipe and uprated fuel pump. Changes to the ECU software allow the RS500 to retain the emissions and fuel consumption of the standard RS.
The revisions to the RS500 allow the 0-60mph time to fall to 5.4 seconds (0.5secs faster) with big gains expected on in-gear times. Top speed is expected to remain the same at 163mph. Mechanically there are no other changes.
Matt Black bodywork sets the RS500 apart and starts life as standard Panther Black metallic before being shipped to specialist film manufacturer 3M who apply a film coating to create a matt black effect. Interior changes are limited to an individually numbered metal plaque, RS patterned trim and red stitching on the steering wheel, door trim, gear lever and floor mats. Red leather Recaro seats can also be specified as an option.
The Focus RS has been a big hit for Ford. Having initially only planned to build 7-8000, by the time the axe falls, over 11,000 will have left the Saarlouis faciility. Have a look at www.focusrs500.com for more info, but don't forget to check back here later in the week - Ford is promising to release further video content of the car in action.
Last edited by ak47po; Mar 29, 2010 at 05:13 PM.
I would rock the RS500 something fierce, but I'm sure its price reflects what I'm seeing in the pictures. I'm sure by that point it would be worth stepping up to something else.
RS because it destroys the FT-86 when it comes to power. However, if it were actually my money, the FT-86 is set to be much more affordable. We'll see what that car comes out like when it hits production, though.