Focus RS

Vivid Racing · 2014-09-04 16:35:19

maybe the answer :) :) I want one :eek:

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Dec 16, 2014 | 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robevo RS

maybe the answer

I want one

Dec 16, 2014 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ambystom01

I can't tell if you're serious...

Nah. Just making a joke that doesn't translate well in print LOL

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Originally Posted by nemsin

The Focus RS is coming out 13 years after the Evo 8. Its unrealistic to think it should be anywhere near the same price. Reminds of of people that say "I remember when a movie cost a nickel."

P.S. Gas cost an average of $1.56 per gallon in 2003.

Agreed.

Dec 17, 2014 | 05:48 AM

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I guess I wasn't realistic...sigh

Dec 27, 2014 | 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Robevo RS

maybe the answer

If we are in the realm of custom rally cars, I would prefer an m-sport fiesta. http://www.vehiclepassion.com/2013/0...port-unveiled/

Dec 29, 2014 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nemsin

You are right, given inflation and time frame of roughly 11 years, $30,000 in 2003 is the same as just over $41500 11 years later (2014). Just some food for thought if people really want to compare pricing. I would guess $38000 would be a start and $42000-44000 would be fully loaded.

Jan 22, 2015 | 01:34 AM

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Well, it looks like it's really coming out and will be revealed Feb 3rd. I was just looking to get an Evo or STI but if the RS has over 350 HP 300+ TQ and gets 30 MPG, I'm on it.

Jan 22, 2015 | 05:45 AM

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always loved these things!

Jan 22, 2015 | 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 88_Pathy

Sorry to say, if Ford expects to sell a 40k car they better step it up imo. They haven't proven that the drivetrain or engine are reliable yet. I'd love to get one after they have been proven. Maybe lease one??? lol

You might blow up the drivetrain, but only because they can produce diesel like torque when tuned.

Jan 22, 2015 | 08:13 AM

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You might blow up the drivetrain, but only because they can produce diesel like torque when tuned.
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Definitely a way undersized turbo. Looks totally out of breathe with that tune. What are they tuning with - Access Port?

Jan 22, 2015 | 08:29 AM

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Here is a link to the official teaser video. Someone noted on Jalopnik that the rear wheel is rotating faster than the pavement at 0:28.

Jan 22, 2015 | 08:31 AM

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Here is a link to the official teaser video. Someone noted on Jalopnik that the rear wheel is rotating faster than the pavement at 0:28.

http://youtu.be/M-5HKThVcYw

it is looking like it will own the segment once it is released

Jan 22, 2015 | 09:25 AM

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Someone noted on Jalopnik that the rear wheel is rotating faster than the pavement at 0:28.

lol, only on the internets...

Jan 22, 2015 | 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by razorlab

lol, only on the internets...

While Ford has been reasonably forthcoming about the motor, its quite fascinating that they has been so secretive about whether it will be FWD or AWD. I think it will make or break whether the new RS will become an icon and whether it will ultimately be profitable.

Jan 22, 2015 | 10:43 AM

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I will truly be amazed if it is AWD. Every Focus RS before has been FWD.

Jan 22, 2015 | 10:47 AM

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Road and Track is reporting that it will be AWD. They are a reputable site and I do not think they would have jumped on the awd hype train unless they had some solid info to go on. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/

If it was not going to be AWD, I think Ford would have come out and said so by now. It just doesn't make sense to allow all the awd hype, only to then reveal a fwd disappointment.