New Focus RS 350bhp 4wd :D

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by Jack_Bauer

Didn't Ford promise something pretty similar to this with the last generation RS? All the talk of monster power and AWD turned out to be hokum, ending up with FWD. Let's hope this time it's not just headline grabbing marketing "spin" again and they actually put their money where their mouth is.

Weren't they planning a Cosworth version above the RS to feature most of that?

Any idea if this will be a limited build car?

[syko]

I brought back this thread because I haven't heard anything else on the development on this. Has anyone Heard anything about possible release information on this beast?

[fpv_gtho]

It'll probably have a turbo version of the new 3.2 I6 being produced by Volvo IIRC.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by syko

I brought back this thread because I haven't heard anything else on the development on this. Has anyone Heard anything about possible release information on this beast?

A while I go I saw some spy pics of a black Focus ST, supposed to be the test mule of the Focus RS, altough they also said it could be a test mule for an hipotetic Focus ST TDCi.

Originally Posted by fpv_gtho

It'll probably have a turbo version of the new 3.2 I6 being produced by Volvo IIRC.

If it's going to have a turbocharged Volvo six it'll be the new 3-litre recently unveiled in the V70 T6.

[Egg Nog]

I really hope this makes it to production. Not like we're ever going to see it in North America, but for everyone else's sake, my fingers are crossed!

[jediali]

i heard it was going to be a 2008 car and have a 280hp i5, no mention of 4wd. -Autocar

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

If it's going to have a turbocharged Volvo six it'll be the new 3-litre recently unveiled in the V70 T6.

I think thats the one i'm thinking of. Unfortunately, it'll still be FWD rather than AWD.

[Coventrysucks]

Originally Posted by jediali

i heard it was going to be a 2008 car and have a 280hp i5, no mention of 4wd. -Autocar

Yeah, sure thing Autocar.

I'm still waiting for the mk 1 "Cosworth" Focus Autocar promised.

They have a pool of stories that they repeat every year when they have no real stories to print.

New Lotus supercar, Exclusive new Jag saloon, etc... It really is a big bag of bs.

[jediali]

your right, its how they keep a weekly magazine busy. it always starts with a crap "in 2023 we will get a new mini hovercar" story, the rest is a better read however.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by fpv_gtho

I think thats the one i'm thinking of. Unfortunately, it'll still be FWD rather than AWD.

Well the Focus platform is four wheel drive capable and with over 250bhp I think this would be the better option.

[Mr.Tiv]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Well the Focus platform is four wheel drive capable and with over 250bhp I think this would be the better option.

they might want to keep the price down.

[jediali]

Originally Posted by Mr.Tiv

they might want to keep the price down.

there hasnt really been a 4wd focus yet. i think it would require a lot of effort. the golf chassis at least had it from the start

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by jediali

there hasnt really been a 4wd focus yet. i think it would require a lot of effort. the golf chassis at least had it from the start

There is a four wheel drive Focus. It's called the Volvo S40/V50 T5 AWD.

[jediali]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

There is a four wheel drive Focus. It's called the Volvo S40/V50 T5 AWD.

oh yeah, thanks! so the platform is available.

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by Mr.Tiv

they might want to keep the price down.

Ive heard they only want it a few thousand more than the ST