Focus RS
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Ford Focus RS UK allocation almost sold out
Huge demand for the Ford Focus RS means that only around 500 cars are left to buy in the UK under current allocation.
Its popularity has also resulted in an eight-month wait for deliveries of the car. Some buyers could face longer waits however, with one Autocar reader who recently ordered a Focus RS being told by their local dealer to expect a wait of 12-14 months.
Read the Ford Focus RS UK review
Ford has initially planned for 4000 to be sold in the UK, and about 3500 orders have already been placed.
Historically, previous Focus RS models in the UK have ceased production once the initial allocation had been sold, and there’s no indication that that approach will change for this model, despite the high demand.
That means the final 500 models available now could be the last available in the UK on the new car market.
Once the UK models have all been sold, Ford says it will discuss whether production should be increased. However, the manufacturer is remaining tight-lipped on that prospect, with the decision expected to hinge on what the impact would be on residual values.
The rest of Europe will also receive 4000 units – as with the Mk2 Focus RS – but Ford predicts North America to be its biggest single market, with close to 10,000 units already sold.
The UK has been the largest market for the previous Focus RS models, but Ford says it’s different for the new Mk 3 Focus RS because it’s the first time the car has been available globally. The new Mk3 has sold twice as many units as the Mk2 when compared with the same period in the UK.
Ford Focus RS UK allocation almost sold out
Huge demand for the Ford Focus RS means that only around 500 cars are left to buy in the UK under current allocation.
Its popularity has also resulted in an eight-month wait for deliveries of the car. Some buyers could face longer waits however, with one Autocar reader who recently ordered a Focus RS being told by their local dealer to expect a wait of 12-14 months.
Read the Ford Focus RS UK review
Ford has initially planned for 4000 to be sold in the UK, and about 3500 orders have already been placed.
Historically, previous Focus RS models in the UK have ceased production once the initial allocation had been sold, and there’s no indication that that approach will change for this model, despite the high demand.
That means the final 500 models available now could be the last available in the UK on the new car market.
Once the UK models have all been sold, Ford says it will discuss whether production should be increased. However, the manufacturer is remaining tight-lipped on that prospect, with the decision expected to hinge on what the impact would be on residual values.
The rest of Europe will also receive 4000 units – as with the Mk2 Focus RS – but Ford predicts North America to be its biggest single market, with close to 10,000 units already sold.
The UK has been the largest market for the previous Focus RS models, but Ford says it’s different for the new Mk 3 Focus RS because it’s the first time the car has been available globally. The new Mk3 has sold twice as many units as the Mk2 when compared with the same period in the UK.
Originally Posted by whtrice
Yeah i voiced my displeasure of this awhile back............
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I really have no interest in a car that I have to beg and/or overpay for. I know others will so great for Ford and them.
They are two completely different cars, but the unavailability and the dealer attitude with respect to the new Mazda Miata and even the Subaru WRX led me to the Evolution X. Buying an evolution took me 2 hours. I'm glad it worked out the way it did because 14 years of Miata R ownership is plenty.
They are two completely different cars, but the unavailability and the dealer attitude with respect to the new Mazda Miata and even the Subaru WRX led me to the Evolution X. Buying an evolution took me 2 hours. I'm glad it worked out the way it did because 14 years of Miata R ownership is plenty.
Last edited by Robevo RS; Apr 21, 2016 at 03:47 AM.
" Merica "
RS has to be a product from the EU(holidays) ..... logistics...... boats...... Just to make a vehicle out of country must be as frustrating for Ford as the consumer.
Also the AWD RS is something totally new for Ford.
I just wonder if Ford is actually saving money or losing their shirts by producing and manufacturing this product overseas.
I've been reading through this supplemental training manual and have discovered a few things:
- The PCM appears to be right behind the front bumper on the drivers side of the car, which, to me, doesn't seem like a great spot.
- The MAP sensor is on the LICP right before it enters the intercooler.
- The bypass valve (Diverter valve, BOV, etc.) is integral to the turbo.
- The RDU control unit (ecu) is mounted to the top of the RDU. Same concern as above. The manual calls the control unit 'Splash Proof' read: Do not submerge.
- The RDU has (3) fluid compartments: (1) for the housing and (2) for the clutch packs.
- The rear clutch packs are carbon-lined and immersed in 275ml of Pentison CMF11S hydraulic fluid. This fluid is not replaceable.
- The T-case is water cooled.
- The 'exhaust manifold' is water cooled.
- There are (2) Delfi 160l/h in-tank fuel pumps.
- The manual states that the car can be driven for small amounts of time with mis-matched rear wheels by detecting the difference and de-coupling the rear wheels, making it front wheel drive temporarily.
- It then says that it should only be towed by flat bed.
- The default drive mode is always 'Normal'
- The Enhanced Torque Vectoring System is not defeatable. Turning off the stability control and traction control do not turn off the ETVS.
- The headlights are adaptive: their angle and intensity adjust based on vehicle speed, steering angle, and distance from objects. It's actually pretty cool. The manual starts talking about it on page 70.
- There is a rear fog light. (maybe.) The manual appears to be geared towards the European markets since it states that the shell seats are an option and that the car will use the SYNC II system instead of SYNC III.
The exhaust manifold is like it is in the Focus ST 2.0 and Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost, it is cast into the head, hence the water cooling.
The 1.6 Ecoboost (like in my Fiesta ST) has a traditional cast iron bolt on exhaust manifold.
The 1.6 Ecoboost (like in my Fiesta ST) has a traditional cast iron bolt on exhaust manifold.
