Spy Shots: Ford Focus RS
The Mecca for fans of all the world's cars procured some pics of the new Focus RS wearing Focus ST clothing. So how did Mr. Lehmann and his photogs identify it as the delectable RS variant? Noise and power.The all-wheel-drive, rally-inspired coupe blew past the shooter in a turbo-charged hurry, while one of the occupants gave the one-finger salute to the snapper. The wastegate was audible as the RS accelerated away and although a four-wheel burnout didn't take place, the car's rampant acceleration was all the proof needed that power was finding its way to all four wheels.
It's appropriate that shots of Ford's 300 HP Focus would surface the very week we have our WRX/EVO focused RR of the Day. Both models have proven that small displacement, turbo-charged rally machines are a viable commodity here in the States. But alas, Ford doesn't see fit to grace our shores with one of the most potent vehicles in their worldwide line-up. This fact causes some of us to weep late at night when no one is around.
[Source: World Car Fans]
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DPC car videos 5:24PM (10/19/2006)
I love the Top Gear review of the Focus RS make for out of US Enthusiasts.
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auto specifications 3:39PM (10/19/2006)
I like it.
It has many elements from the rally version Ford Focus WRC.
Just add some white rims like the rally version.
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Paul 3:48PM (10/19/2006)
Hot!
It take it as a focus but i would love to see it as an S40 R!
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Steve 4:07PM (10/19/2006)
Dear Ford,
If you bring this car here, I would gladly pay up to and including $30k for this car. Don't dilute it or cheapen it for us, just bring it here as is and I will buy one tomorrow. Until you bring it here, I hate you for not giving us the choice to buy one of your best cars.
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naggs 4:17PM (10/19/2006)
ford seriously fed up when they decided to split off the american and euro focuses. they didnt understand that whoever got the short end of the stick would be really pissed off.
drop whatever plans you have for the focus and just bring the good one here.
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MikeWarner 4:37PM (10/19/2006)
So - how exactly did they know it was an RS? Anyone could have modified an ST and given the same effect - plus, since when did Ford fit a dump valve that dumps to atmosphere anyway? They would fit a recirculating dump valve which you would barely be albe to hear - if at all.
This is just a modified car - like mine...... or do I have a prototype sat in my driveway too? Hmmm.....
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Mike 4:53PM (10/19/2006)
Please Ford Bring this to North America, I will be the first in line to order one.
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pb 4:55PM (10/19/2006)
Most 'tuner' cars don't have telemetry units mounted on the roof.
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Stacey 4:58PM (10/19/2006)
This car would do really well in America. I read somewhere once that Subuaru originally intended to only sell 10,000 WRX's the first year it came out in the states. I think they ended up selling a ton more than that (don't know the exact number) because the demand was so high. Now you see them everywhere and even have there own RR of the week. :-D
Ford - Please bring this car to the US.
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Yaroukh 5:04PM (10/19/2006)
Ford Focus(2) ST costs slightly above €20k when you seek carefully (regular price is cca €23-24k; so I don't think $30k for ST is realistic
"Dear Jaguar, bring XJR Portfolio for $40k, I will buy it in a heartbeat!"
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Yaroukh 5:06PM (10/19/2006)
[... $30k for RS ...] ofcourse
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Power4 6:08PM (10/19/2006)
I'm planning on buying a Mustang GT in the next couple months but if Ford brought the Focus RS here I'd definitely buy it instead because of the AWD and the climate around here. They could make a killing off bringing the RS to the US. Looks considerably better than the WRX and has more utility than the Evo, plus it's domestic which is a selling point for some.
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Space 7:05PM (10/19/2006)
SHUT UP! Just SHUT UP!!!! I am so pissed off right now! Stop begging Ford to bring the stupid car here cause NEWS FLASH guys, Ford doesn't give a crap what we think or what we want and they aren't even listening! I just got a brand new 2006 Focus here in the states and now they are redesigning the stupid thing again!!!!!! I thought it was hard to find a nice body-kit for it cause it was new. No, it's cause no one cares and it's about to be redesigned. I hate Ford. I like my car but come on! We should all just shut up cause it's never going to happen unless we literally go to their headquarters and lite stuff ON FIRE! That's it, that's the only way I think they'd take us seriously. Screw em, I wanted a mazda 3 anyway!
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ocnj179 8:28PM (10/19/2006)
I agree Space we're just gonna have to settle with the Mazdaspeed3 and Volvo C30. If Ford doesn't want to join the ballgame well so be it.
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Gundar 10:21PM (10/19/2006)
"But alas, Ford doesn't see fit to grace our shores with one of the most potent vehicles in their worldwide line-up. This fact causes some of us to weep late at night when no one is around."
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And others of us to shake our heads in abject bewilderment.
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Tim 10:42PM (10/19/2006)
I want this car!
Please bring this car to the US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aki 11:15PM (10/19/2006)
Fear not everybody, we get another crossover, pseudo SUV! Woot! Edge and Fairlane FTW! BOLD MOVES.
Sigh. Depressing to see all these nice cars not being released in the country the company was originally founded in.
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Bobo 11:59PM (10/19/2006)
Very nice. I hope so it will have Torsen central diff or something like that, not Haldex.
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Dave 2:02AM (10/20/2006)
Here's a thought. Every time any Euro Focus is discussed here everybody freaks out and rightly so.
So why don't the Autoblog guys call up Ford and do an interview with them. Tell them how the readers of this blog want it really bad and find out why they don't bring it over and if they ever will.
And discuss with them, all the issues that are always discussed about price in NA vs. EU, etc., etc.
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tony 10:26PM (10/20/2006)
isnt it depressing? i think autoblog writers should STOP posting stories abt FORD EUROPE n how great their cars are. Then we hear FORDs stupid alibis of not bringing them here and talking abt BOLD MOVES. FORD IS STUPID plain and simple .. THEY ARE DEFT they dont listen to what we want they only listen to what they think is good which is mmm NONE ... if they keep doing this stupidity by 2010 there will be no more FORD .....
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