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New ford focus RS
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FiestaST
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reactor_sa
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Stealth Grey looks like primer. Lol at guys going for it.
FiestaST
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It would be good to shorthand to SG 
FiestaST
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FiestaST
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FYI:
The (unconfirmed) price for the Ford Focus RS performance hatchback has surfaced a few weeks before the South African launch.
There's a tremendous amount of hype surrounding the latest performance offering from Ford and many would say that the Focus RS and BMW M2 are the two most anticipated performance cars to arrive on our shores this year.
The Ford Focus RS is due to be launched in South Africa on 1 July 2016 and we'll be present at the media event. According to a source, the RS will cost approximately R690 000 when it becomes available on the local market; it'll go head-to-head with the likes of the Audi RS3, Mercedes-AMG A45 and BMW M140i...
The Focus RS certainly looks the part with an aggressive body kit, big wheels with Brembo anchors and big-bore exhaust tips at the rear. Let's not forget that vivid shade of blue paint! Powering the new Ford Focus RS is a 2.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder motor that packs an almighty punch (257 kW and 440 Nm of torque). Power reaches all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. There's some clever technology associated with this powertrain as it features launch control as well as a drift mode, where all power is sent to the rear wheels for some sideways theatrics.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-focus-rs-2016-rumoured-price-in-south-africa/42479/
The (unconfirmed) price for the Ford Focus RS performance hatchback has surfaced a few weeks before the South African launch.
There's a tremendous amount of hype surrounding the latest performance offering from Ford and many would say that the Focus RS and BMW M2 are the two most anticipated performance cars to arrive on our shores this year.
The Ford Focus RS is due to be launched in South Africa on 1 July 2016 and we'll be present at the media event. According to a source, the RS will cost approximately R690 000 when it becomes available on the local market; it'll go head-to-head with the likes of the Audi RS3, Mercedes-AMG A45 and BMW M140i...
The Focus RS certainly looks the part with an aggressive body kit, big wheels with Brembo anchors and big-bore exhaust tips at the rear. Let's not forget that vivid shade of blue paint! Powering the new Ford Focus RS is a 2.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder motor that packs an almighty punch (257 kW and 440 Nm of torque). Power reaches all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. There's some clever technology associated with this powertrain as it features launch control as well as a drift mode, where all power is sent to the rear wheels for some sideways theatrics.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-focus-rs-2016-rumoured-price-in-south-africa/42479/
FiestaST
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kat06sa
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Why did I even get my hopes up.
Offer still stands to any myBB that wants to join my cash-in-transit heist gang.
FiestaST
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Holy Smokes!! I'll say it again...Ford is a manufacturer on a (performance) mission.
Hotter Ford Focus RS - new spy pictures at the 'Ring
The Ford Focus RS could soon spawn a hotter, limited-run model, after a test mule wearing bonnet vents and enlarged bumper intakes was spotted testing at the Nürburgring.
The mule's physical changes suggest a more potent version of the regular RS's 345bhp 2.3-litre engine could be under its bonnet.
This supports information given to Autocar late last year which said that Ford has considered upgrading the RS’s drivetrain, as well as bringing extra grip, performance and excitement to its chassis through weight saving. Some reports have gone so far as to claim that Ford will launch a limited-run Focus RS500 in coming months, and that today's mule is a development car for that model.
However, Autocar's insiders are so far unconvinced.
Nevertheless, other sources have told Autocar that polycarbonate glazing, carbonfibre-reinforced plastic bodywork, forged aluminium suspension componentry, carbonfibre brakes, less noise insulation and a stripped-out interior could take upwards of 100kg out of the RS - even after the drivetrain additions under consideration have been grafted on.
Those additions would likely 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 revealed.
The obvious paddle-shift gearbox option would be Ford’s Powershift transmission, supplied by Getrag, but it is currently rated for engines with peak torque of 332lb ft, so it would need some modification.
Standout performance targets for a super-heated RS would likely have to make it quicker over the benchmark 0-62mph sprint than the latest Mercedes-AMG A45 (4.2sec) and the Audi RS3 (4.3sec). The regular RS’s claim (4.7sec) would suggest there’s plenty to do to meet that target, but company insiders have confirmed that even the standard car is much closer to Germany’s big hitters when fitted with optional 19in forged wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tyres.
But our insiders have added that due to the regular RS's sales success in Europe and North America - around 4100 orders have been received in the UK alone - Ford doesn't believe it needs to produce a hotter model. They say this mule could in fact be owned by an aftermarket company, rather than Ford itself. Which leaves the identity of today's spotted development mule out in the open.
What do you think, is Ford developing a faster RS?
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hotter-ford-focus-rs-new-spy-pictures-ring
Hotter Ford Focus RS - new spy pictures at the 'Ring
The Ford Focus RS could soon spawn a hotter, limited-run model, after a test mule wearing bonnet vents and enlarged bumper intakes was spotted testing at the Nürburgring.
The mule's physical changes suggest a more potent version of the regular RS's 345bhp 2.3-litre engine could be under its bonnet.
This supports information given to Autocar late last year which said that Ford has considered upgrading the RS’s drivetrain, as well as bringing extra grip, performance and excitement to its chassis through weight saving. Some reports have gone so far as to claim that Ford will launch a limited-run Focus RS500 in coming months, and that today's mule is a development car for that model.
However, Autocar's insiders are so far unconvinced.
Nevertheless, other sources have told Autocar that polycarbonate glazing, carbonfibre-reinforced plastic bodywork, forged aluminium suspension componentry, carbonfibre brakes, less noise insulation and a stripped-out interior could take upwards of 100kg out of the RS - even after the drivetrain additions under consideration have been grafted on.
Those additions would likely 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 revealed.
The obvious paddle-shift gearbox option would be Ford’s Powershift transmission, supplied by Getrag, but it is currently rated for engines with peak torque of 332lb ft, so it would need some modification.
Standout performance targets for a super-heated RS would likely have to make it quicker over the benchmark 0-62mph sprint than the latest Mercedes-AMG A45 (4.2sec) and the Audi RS3 (4.3sec). The regular RS’s claim (4.7sec) would suggest there’s plenty to do to meet that target, but company insiders have confirmed that even the standard car is much closer to Germany’s big hitters when fitted with optional 19in forged wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tyres.
But our insiders have added that due to the regular RS's sales success in Europe and North America - around 4100 orders have been received in the UK alone - Ford doesn't believe it needs to produce a hotter model. They say this mule could in fact be owned by an aftermarket company, rather than Ford itself. Which leaves the identity of today's spotted development mule out in the open.
What do you think, is Ford developing a faster RS?
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hotter-ford-focus-rs-new-spy-pictures-ring
FiestaST
Honorary Master
We recently reported on rumours of the development of an even hotter Focus RS, the RS500. Could this be it?
Our German spy photographer has captured this test mule pounding the Nurburgring, and it may just be the much rumoured Focus RS500 hyper hatch. The prototype sports extra air intakes on the bonnet, which the current RS doesn't have, and there's also a bigger rear wing. At this point we can only speculate about what lies underneath, but early bets are on a more powerful version of the current 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine and some stripped out weight. Other rumoured changes include an electronically controlled limited-slip front differential and a dual-clutch transmission.
The Ford Focus RS is an imminent arrival on the South African market - we recently reported on its likely pricing here. The RS500 version, if it does materialise, will hopefully also make the long trip to the southern tip of Africa.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-focus-rs500-spotted-testing/42490/
Our German spy photographer has captured this test mule pounding the Nurburgring, and it may just be the much rumoured Focus RS500 hyper hatch. The prototype sports extra air intakes on the bonnet, which the current RS doesn't have, and there's also a bigger rear wing. At this point we can only speculate about what lies underneath, but early bets are on a more powerful version of the current 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine and some stripped out weight. Other rumoured changes include an electronically controlled limited-slip front differential and a dual-clutch transmission.
The Ford Focus RS is an imminent arrival on the South African market - we recently reported on its likely pricing here. The RS500 version, if it does materialise, will hopefully also make the long trip to the southern tip of Africa.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-focus-rs500-spotted-testing/42490/
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Quantum Theory
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Don't like that guy at all... Dreary review.
FiestaST
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His very crappy yup...Mat is by Carwow...their Focus RS review is done & will be out online in a few days. Looking forward to his take on the hot Focus.
Drifter
Honorary Master
Hang on, the previous RS also had a RS500 edition. All it was, was a matt black wrap and fancy badges. Performance was identical. So dont hold up your hopes.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
No no...it was not. More power & very limited production.
"The new Ford Focus RS500 features a muscular 350 PS 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, which generates 15 per cent more power than the standard Focus RS and delivers truly exhilarating performance."
https://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2011-focus_rs500/
One of my all time fav fast Fords
"The new Ford Focus RS500 features a muscular 350 PS 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, which generates 15 per cent more power than the standard Focus RS and delivers truly exhilarating performance."
https://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2011-focus_rs500/
One of my all time fav fast Fords
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Looking forward to the read
Oh noes!
Oh noes!
reactor_sa
Executive Member
As much as I like the RS, if I was thinking of a hot hatch I'd take the AMG. Benz vs Ford, no lol.....
FiestaST
Honorary Master
In UK it's like 10 000 GBP less than RS3/A45 combo!
It's good Ford SA brought it so soon after Euro launch; just like the 'Stang; but the pricing is rather mental.
It's good Ford SA brought it so soon after Euro launch; just like the 'Stang; but the pricing is rather mental.
