Focus RS
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...cus-rs-planned
Even hotter Ford Focus RS planned
Quicker, lighter Focus RS special is under consideration by Ford; 0-60mph could dip below 4.0sec
Ford Performance is watching reaction to the new Focus RS closely before signing off an even quicker limited-run special.
Ford insiders have confirmed that an even more hardcore version of the 345bhp five-door is under consideration - and it has the potential to be the fastest-accelerating hatchback in history.
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However, the car’s 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine is already operating close to its maximum and attempts to conjure more power will be hampered by the lack of room for additional cooling capacity.
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Those additions are likely to consist of an electronically controlled limited-slip differential for the front axle, tuned to work with the GKN-supplied rear drive unit, and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. A limited-slip front-axle differential is already known to improve the RS’s handling and was under consideration for the standard car, an insider has revealed.
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Even hotter Ford Focus RS planned
Quicker, lighter Focus RS special is under consideration by Ford; 0-60mph could dip below 4.0sec
Ford Performance is watching reaction to the new Focus RS closely before signing off an even quicker limited-run special.
Ford insiders have confirmed that an even more hardcore version of the 345bhp five-door is under consideration - and it has the potential to be the fastest-accelerating hatchback in history.
...
However, the car’s 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine is already operating close to its maximum and attempts to conjure more power will be hampered by the lack of room for additional cooling capacity.
...
Those additions are likely to consist of an electronically controlled limited-slip differential for the front axle, tuned to work with the GKN-supplied rear drive unit, and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. A limited-slip front-axle differential is already known to improve the RS’s handling and was under consideration for the standard car, an insider has revealed.
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It's not just adding AWD and some HP.
I'm not trying to defend it, I'm just trying to create accuracy.
my 2006 IX RS was when Robi put it on his scale around 3150lbs. Caged. I have no acces now for that sheet.
My Evo 2008 X GSR back in 2008 with full interior , no spare, no rear crash beam, single exhaust cat back (stock cat on it) and after market wheels and coilovers.
My Evo 2008 X GSR back in 2008 with full interior , no spare, no rear crash beam, single exhaust cat back (stock cat on it) and after market wheels and coilovers.
Last edited by Robevo RS; Nov 12, 2015 at 01:10 PM.
Please, can we stop bringing in non-showroom stock production car weights into a discussion around a showroom stock production car?
You are right, i just put it there the IX RS i had stripped but caged was over 3100 lbs.
The X weight... i just found it. lol I know i have the stock IX RS sheet somwhere too, but i am in Paris right now so i cant look up my paper work.
The X weight... i just found it. lol I know i have the stock IX RS sheet somwhere too, but i am in Paris right now so i cant look up my paper work.
**oops, I do have an aftermarket exhaust.
Stock is stock as it rolls out of the dealer when you buy it. No changes, everything in, nothing out.
Why am I not surprised that the notion of stock weight is an issue here?
You can't buy an Evo X RS in the US. The RS also doesn't have Recaros or Brembos, apparently. Not really like to like, you know, full weight street car with a functioning stereo, AC, Recaros, etc. to a car designed to be turned into a race car.
