New Focus RS revealed - it's coming!

[Teki04]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071217....f-new-focus-rs

Haven't been on here in a while - don't know if it is a re-post or not...

Enjoy!

[zetec]

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[Forest Bear]

I like it. Going to be the maddest hatchback ever.

[Teki04]

Originally Posted by zetec

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I would've thought you would be the first to report this Matt!

Ford Australia let the press release out today... so they must be keen!

The high res 1.3Mb image I got with the press release is the new wallpaper at work...

Press Release;

Ford Confirms New High Performance Focus RS is on the Way

Cologne, December 17, 2007 – Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is taking.

The new Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. It will be developed by Ford Team RS, a specialist team led by Jost Capito who, as previously announced, is being appointed to the new role as Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles from January 1, 2008.

"With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS," said John Fleming, Ford of Europe's President and CEO. "With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers."

The basic concept for a new Focus RS has been under development within Ford Team RS under Capito's leadership for some months already. Now that the programme has been given the 'green light', Capito and his team will be concentrating fully on this programme.

"We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I'm very excited by the results," said Jost Capito, "Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production."

Stay Tuned
Ford of Europe will not reveal any of the technical details of the new Focus RS until closer to launch in 2009. The company plans to show a concept version of the car publicly for the first time in mid-2008.

"We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus ST as the base for a no-compromise RS model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus," Capito added. "Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car's performance, design, handling and braking."

"We're not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet - Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalise the exact specification and styling," said Fleming. "But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of wearing the coveted Ford RS badge."

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by Teki04

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071217....f-new-focus-rs

Haven't been on here in a while - don't know if it is a re-post or not...

Enjoy!

Hey Teki, it has been a while!!

VERY nice, can't wait to see one in Oz...maybe even with some FPV badges
The FPV F5 Willie Willie??? Doesn't have the same ring to it as F6 Typhoon/Tornado :hihi:

[GSR]

Looks and sounds great, I cant wait.
I hope they keep to the true spirit of the RS badge...because if they do nothing will compare, and it ill eat up everything in its way, as they have done in the past.
I wonder whos upping the Volvo? engine.

[Rhubarb]

So will it be AWD or FWD ?

Has this been confirmed anywhere ?

[GSR]

Ive heard its going to be AWD

[GSR]

Have a look here.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/3575/for...-to-australia/

[Mikey B]

Front wheel drive with Quaife diff!

[J.C.]

Sounds nice. Real nice, but with two doors and the expected price, may as well buy the wife a F6........ or continue to aim at an XR5 (which she wants anyway).

Will be watching and waiting.

[melbzetec]

I hope it's AWD.

Otherwise you can easily and build up an ST to a higher spec spending far less money

[Rhubarb]

Originally Posted by melbzetec

I hope it's AWD.

Otherwise you can easily and build up an ST to a higher spec spending far less money

My thoughts exactly.

I also think there is limited benefit in putting lots of power into a FWD car.

[Tj-zetec]

Originally Posted by GSR

Ive heard its going to be AWD

The very thought receives an unusual reaction from my pants.

[Aussie Falcon]

The 2008 Focus brochure is here http://www.ford-focus.dk/Forum/request.php?23