Ford will preview at the British Motor Show the 2009 Focus RS. It will go on sale in early 2009.
The Focus RS is powered by a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine that delivers 300 hp and a peak torque of 410Nm.
Front and rear quarter panels have been revised to incorporate wider wheel arches and a wider track, complemented by revised, deeper side rocker mouldings. In another visual reminder of the car’s performance potential, triangular, RS-badged vents sit behind the front wheel arches. Two classic-style bonnet louvres are both a styling hint at the power beneath and a practical requirement, maintaining correct system temperatures.
The completely new front bumper design for Focus RS incorporates a deep front airdam with a large, mesh lower grille in an extended trapezoid. Stylish and practical, this prominent feature represents the latest Ford ’kinetic design’ face and also is finished in piano black. Above, chromed xenon headlamps stand out like cat’s eyes and are framed by matt-black housings with unique additional vents running underneath.
It will make the 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds.
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After Ford revealed the first official spy images of the Focus RS, AutoZeitung revealed today the first images of the concept that will debut at the British Motor Show.
The Focus RS is powered by a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine, based on Focus ST, but significantly revised to generate over 280 hp and more than 400 Nm of torque, thus achieving an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
Ford revealed today the first official details about the Focus RS. First prototype of the fastest Focus road car to date is now undergoing performance and durability testing at the challenging Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its launch in 2009.
The Focus RS is powered by a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine, based on Focus ST, but significantly revised to generate over 280 hp and more than 400 Nm of torque, thus achieving an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
The new Focus RS test and development programme is now well underway and will continue for several months, prior to the vehicle being readied for production in early 2009.
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Ford will unveil next year the most powerful version of the Focus hatchback based on the ST version and this are the first images that are said to be official. Well, official or not -they don’t look so real after all, imagine a car on the road without a driver-, the car will be a very hot thing, and the proof are the 280 hp!
The 2009 Focus RS will compete with the powerful Golf R32, but Ford will keep the price under the price of its competitor. Compared with the R32, the Focus RS will have a FWD system, and not a RWD one, the only reason being the weight.
The 2009 Focus RS will be the 21 RS model launched by the company; first one being the 1970 Escort RS1600.
Under the hood there will be a modified version of the engine found on the ST version, with an output up to 280 hp. The 0 to 60 mph sprint will be made in less than five seconds, while the top speed will be limited to 155 mph.
A concept version will be unveiled in July at the London Motor Show, while the production version will follow in March 2009.
Here are the first spy shots that confirmed the 2009 Ford Focus RS will also be offered in a 4WD version and not only FWD.
The 4WD version will be powered by a 350bhp six-cylinder engine.
Previous rumors said the Focus RS will be powered by a turbocharged, intercooled version of the 2.5-litre engine found in the Focus ST. It will produce around 280bhp, enabling the RS to sprint from 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph.
We already brought you a few official images of the future Focus RS, but now is time for a few spy shots. AutoExpress caught it testing in Germany just a few months before it will get into production. After a concept version will be revealed in July at the British Motor Show, the production version will follow next year and in UK it will be priced at around £25,000.
The Focus RS will be powered by a turbocharged, intercooled version of the 2.5-litre engine found in the Focus ST. It will produce around 280bhp, enabling the RS to sprint from 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph.
Here are the first official images of the 2009 Ford Focus RS, an all-new, high performance model based on the redesigned 2008 Focus ST. Ford will present a prototype version this year at the London Motor Show.
The 2009 Focus RS 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.
Ford will not reveal any of the technical details of the new Focus RS until closer to launch in 2009.
Ford of Europe has introduced an exciting new look for its 2008 FIA World Rally Championship campaign. The Focus RS World Rally Car, which powered Ford to the manufacturers’ world title in both 2006 and 2007, sports a striking modern livery while the squad will be named the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for 2008.
The team also boasts a new driver line-up for the 15-round series. Mikko Hirvonen and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen have been joined in the squad by fellow Finns Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, while Khalid Al Qassimi and Michael Orr have a 10-round programme in a third works Focus RS WRC.
Ford of Europe’s entire motorsport programme has moved under the control of new motorsport director, Mark Deans but team director Malcolm Wilson will continue to run the programme on a day-to-day basis through long-term partner M-Sport.
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Ford is working on a top-secret new Focus RS, and is likely to choose next year’s London motor show for the car’s grand unveiling. The project is believed to need around 18 months to complete, so production cars should be ready by June 2009.
The new RS will be powered by a 280bhp turbocharged version of Ford’s five-cylinder engine, retains two-wheel drive but will use a special semi-active limited-slip diff to improve traction and on-limit handling. It has standard 19-inch wheels, special (...)
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MS Design has refined the dynamic design and the clear lines of the already sporty
Ford Focus ST.We already knew the Ford Focus ST by Wolf, and here is the version ST Race by MS Design... tuner already known for its last likable preparations on the basis of Fiat Grande
Punto and Alfa Romeo
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