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Video: 2009 Ford Focus RS vs Mk1 RS

July 30th 2008 05:45
2009 Ford Focus RS vs Mk1 Focus RS


UK motoring journal, CAR magazine has revisited the Mk1 Ford Focus RS with road test editor Chris Chilton taking turns to hop behind the wheel with the man behind both RS models, Jost Captio from the Ford RS team.

The two then compare the old and new RS models as well as revealing some technical info on the new Ford Focus RS which made its international debut at the recent British International Motor Show in London. Click on the video player below to see them both in action.




Ford Australia has no plans to import this model to our shores but has plans to build our own 'RS' model based on the Ford Focus XR5. Read more about the 2009 Ford Focus here.





[Source: Car Magazine via Carscoop]









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Almost official: Ford Focus RS hi-res gallery

July 4th 2008 06:05
2009 Ford Focus RS


The hype surrounding the Ford Focus RS has reached fever pitch after a batch of hi-res images made its way into cyberspace ahead of its highly anticipated international debut at the London Motor Show later this month.

While Ford has yet to confirm the exact power output and performance figures for the hottest of hatches, the European arm of Ford hopes the extensively tuned 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbocharged engine with unique camshafts, cylinder head and gasket and new breathing mods will push the new RS over the 300 hp (221 kW) mark as well as a tarmac wrenching 410 Nm of torque.

2009 Ford Focus RS

2009 Ford Focus RS


In all likelihood, this should allow the RS to sprint from rest to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.

Many die-hard fans have expressed their concerns about the front-wheel-drive layout of the RS i.e whether the front wheels could cope with such staggering power and the inherent understeer and torque steer that comes with it, but it seems these fears were a bit premature given the great lengths Ford engineers have taken to ensure the RS handles the twisties with aplomb.

Along with the fitment of an automatic torque biasing limited-slip differential by Quaife, an innovative front suspension system dubbed ‘RevoKnuckle’ - better than 'WhiteKnuckle' - all but eliminates torque steer.

2009 Ford Focus RS interior

2009 Ford Focus RS interior


Looking suitably bad-ass in green, the sheetmetal of the RS boasts more muscle than Hulk himself with a 40mm wider track that requires extensively flared front and rear guards, an aggressive bodykit with a gaping front air dam (in black) and bonnet louvers, rear diffuser, huge 19-inch wheels and a top mounted rear wing, side gills and rear mirrors all finished in black to contrast with the paint job.

The upgrades extends to the interior where the trim matches the exterior colour plus the fitment of one-piece Recaro sports bucket seats embroidered with the 'RS' logo. There's also a three-spoke sports steering wheel with brushed aluminium and RS logo, carbon-fibre trim on the centre console and an engine start button located next to the gear stick.

More will be revealed after the car's launch at the London Motor Show later this month.


[Source: Ford via Carscoop]












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2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

June 23rd 2008 00:15
Ford Focus XR5 Turbo


Ford Australia has released details of the updated XR5 Turbo complete with an exterior and interior makeover to make the German engineered and built Focus even more appealing


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Official teaser: 2009 Ford Focus RS

June 12th 2008 14:25
2009 Ford Focus RS


Ford has released two official images of the upcoming Focus RS performance hatch ahead of its debut at the London Motor Show next month


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Ford Focus RS teaser

December 18th 2007 04:30
2009 Ford Focus RS teaser


It appears Ford Europe has given the production green-light for the Focus RS model - based on the face-lifted 2008 Focus - with the official release of this teaser image


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