focus rs 345hp

[davenl5l]

I don't like small cars but for this I would make a exception http://blog.caranddriver.com/ford-fo...-disappointed/

[mik]

yes you could add it too the fleet...... mustang/GT, etc,etc for those days when you just feel like going for a blat.

[Boza]

if it's an rs really needs to be a 2 door if you look at the rs lineage.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by Boza

if it's an rs really needs to be a 2 door if you look at the rs lineage.

No it doesn't, there was the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth four door sedan.

I put more weight on the fact it has AWD.

[Franco Cozzo]

IMO LV RS looked better and I reckon they should be 3 doors as well.

[Mowdit]

The other half has wanted an RS for some time...
We are on our second LV, as a daily driver with kids.
We don't like the ST very much, hence why sticking with the LV.
But "if" Ford can come up with a price and a delivery date !
Then for awd and lots of go, we might be swayed

[sprintman1]

I'd have one. Not sure what bits are around for the engine but there would be later

[tapeworm]

It looks cool. How heavy is it? Despite these 'small' cars having impressive outputs they are often weighing in at E series falcon territory now days

[Rastas]

Had an Escort RS 2000 , mine was a 2 door but a four door was available.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Boza

if it's an rs really needs to be a 2 door if you look at the rs lineage.

Just like all should have been insane 4 banger turbo. Wait MK2 focus RS wasn't....

[Cobra]

This is one of the most anticipated Fords in a long time. I can't wait for this thing to be released. I think that only the RS3 and perhaps even the AMG A 45 will trump it. Its direct competitors, that being the Golf R and STi won't come close to keeping up in their current tune, though.

[Stefan]

Where is the 345 hp focus? Says 315hp

[Binny]

Did you even read the article? This is the first line -
"The Volkswagen Golf R? The Subaru WRX STI? Ford rooster-tails sand in their faces with the announcement that the awesome new Focus RS will make a staggering 345 horsepower from its 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder. The VW packs 292 horsepower, the STI 305."
The reference to 315 was back in Feb when Ford said it will make in excess of 315.

[Stefan]

Haha..never saw that part read it twice too

[Ford17]

More from drive.com.au

257kW at 6800rpm & 470Nm torque, of which 70% will go through the rear wheels.

Looks excellent:

[PHawk]

Love it !

[Stefan]

Guesses at the price in OZ?

80k plus on road costs

[Ford17]

Originally Posted by Stefan

Guesses at the price in OZ?

80k plus on road costs

Pretty sure they're talking about it under-cutting the opposition. Think I saw ~$50k mentioned somewhere?

Edit - found article re: pricing:
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...2#.VY86aU2TSJA

• "likely to be about $50,000"
• "The brand has a habit of undercutting rivals on price — the Fiesta ST and Focus ST are cheaper than the competition."

[Franco Cozzo]

Mustang is priced at around $50K for Ecoboost variant, same engine but only RWD and its not as powerful.

So I reckon $65-$75K for RS Focus.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Mustang is priced at around $50K for Ecoboost variant, same engine but only RWD and its not as powerful.

So I reckon $65-$75K for RS Focus.

Same engine but it's a lot different at the same time.

[Trump]

Originally Posted by Ford17

More from drive.com.au

257kW at 6800rpm & 470Nm torque, of which 70% will go through the rear wheels.

Looks excellent:

Someone cocked the photoshop up, front and rear wheels are the same

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Ford17

Pretty sure they're talking about it under-cutting the opposition. Think I saw ~$50k mentioned somewhere?

Edit - found article re: pricing:
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...2#.VY86aU2TSJA

• "likely to be about $50,000"
• "The brand has a habit of undercutting rivals on price — the Fiesta ST and Focus ST are cheaper than the competition."

We always get these bs price guides I remember Nissan gtr was going to be cheap as chips....never happened Aussies always get raped on price.

[furiousgibbon]

Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Someone cocked the photoshop up, front and rear wheels are the same

I just noticed that, weird that they would feel the need to do that?

I'm liking the look of this car a lot, in fact if this was 18 months early I'd probably tear up my purchase contract for the F6 and wait for this. Other than it being yet another turbo 4 cylinder, I can't really see any negatives..

[Moby Vic]

How long 'til we get a Fiesta RS?

[GTPete]

Be interesting to see the power these can make with a tune and a few mods.

[G RUSH]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Mustang is priced at around $50K for Ecoboost variant, same engine but only RWD and its not as powerful.

So I reckon $65-$75K for RS Focus.

I'd be very surprised if it was more than the RRP 55K V8 GT Mustang...

[Chopped]

I like it. Mean little beast.

On a side note, the rear lights at a certain angle remind of the big red Coles hand they use on the "down, down, prices are down" ad.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by G RUSH

I'd be very surprised if it was more than the RRP 55K V8 GT Mustang...

The last one was $60K retail, no chance this one is cheaper.

Different buyer to mustang anyway, and this thing will likely be the quickest in the Ford line up with and come with an RS badge and AWD, $69K minimum but I'm guessing more.

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by Chopped

On a side note, the rear lights at a certain angle remind of the big red Coles hand they use on the "down, down, prices are down" ad.

Thanks for that...What has been seen cannot be unseen...

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Stefan

The last one was $60K retail, no chance this one is cheaper.

Different buyer to mustang anyway, and this thing will likely be the quickest in the Ford line up with and come with an RS badge and AWD, $69K minimum but I'm guessing more.

This one will be a regular production model, not a limited release like the last one, it has standard Focus panels, not flared ones like the previous model, and it will be available right across the globe, so it will have development costs spread further across more sales. All that should offset the extra cost of AWD.

I'd expect it around 55-58k.