2009 Focus RS

[riwiho]

Now I know we have known about this project (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/214005/ford_focus.html ) for a while but I was happily suprised to read that it will boast 400 nm torque. NICE

What are the chances we will see a 4x4 system?

Edited by riwiho on Tuesday 18th December 21:51

[BigMansZetec]

If Ford ever want to even try and compete with the Evo and Impreza, 4WD is a must. If they do, and I think they might, the Focus RS could be very interesting indeed.

[riwiho]

BigMansZetec said:

If Ford ever want to even try and compete with the Evo and Impreza, 4WD is a must. If they do, and I think they might, the Focus RS could be very interesting indeed.

Agreed.

I honestly believe it will not happen and I am gutted, however, I fully agree.

[Zad]

See the thread here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Subaru have dropped a testiclé with the new Impreza, and the Mitzi just kinda seems 'old' and it's presence is waning in the market. A decent Focus in 2009 could see itself in the right niche at the right time.

[Witchfinder]

http://www.forddesktops.com/show.asp?f=focus&i...

[riwiho]

Cheers guys. I shall look through the information you have supplied

[focus man]

REF FOCUS RS 2009...scooby/evo fans should be worried...i agree the new evo looks old all ready,and the new impreza is an aquired taste,the 2009 focus looks brill!!aggresive and modern, think 4 wheel drive is not desperatly important as ford use that clever diff that puts power to all 4 wheels if needed,4 wheel drive is fine in certain situations,but most of thetime it is not,how many f1 cars have it?? cant wait to see the final version we can all buy in 2009.add to that the already famed focus (of any age)ride/handling..should be a winner.

[plfrench]

That certainly would be a clever diff without a propshaft! I think you'll find F1 rules won't allow 4wd, and the two wheels that are driven are at the right end to benefit from theweight transfer under acceleration ...This is all good stuff them building an RS but when will theybuild a Diesel ST??? The Focus range has been crying out for one for ages!!

Edited by plfrench on Thursday 20th December 08:53

[Zad]

A diesel ST would be an STD though. They have special clinics for that (I hear).
Maybe they'll make a Ka-Si too!

[BigMansZetec]

Zad said:

A diesel ST would be an STD though. They have special clinics for that (I hear).
Maybe they'll make a Ka-Si too!

There would be some comedy moments in the Ford dealerships: "Now Sir, had you ever thought about getting an STD".

[Podie]

Zad said:

A diesel ST would be an STD though. They have special clinics for that (I hear).
Maybe they'll make a Ka-Si too!

ST TDCi... as per the Mondeo range...

[plfrench]

I see Volvo have finally launched a manual version of the D5 in the S40/V50... I might have to get one of those, although I'd much rather have a Focus ST TDCi, as the hatch is useful.

[neiljohnson]

I best start saving now then

[Zad]

Podie said:

Zad said:

A diesel ST would be an STD though. They have special clinics for that (I hear).
Maybe they'll make a Ka-Si too!

ST TDCi... as per the Mondeo range...

Oh shush!

It should be the V6 biturbo diesel anyway.

[plfrench]

That wouldn't fit, wheras the D5 would. Follows the 5 cylider theme from the ST too... Perfect!!!

[neiljohnson]

Please someone put me out of my misery and say it will be 4x4 i have a RS now and love it but if the new one is not 4x4 (RWD ok to but aint gonna happen RIP cosworth) whats the point in replacing it? I dont want to defect from the Ford brand (sad i know) but ill end up with something else if they dont bring out something to better what i have already

[BigMansZetec]

neiljohnson said:

Please someone put me out of my misery and say it will be 4x4 i have a RS now and love it but if the new one is not 4x4 (RWD ok to but aint gonna happen RIP cosworth) whats the point in replacing it? I dont want to defect from the Ford brand (sad i know) but ill end up with something else if they dont bring out something to better what i have already

The last I heard was that engineers were investigating it, bit not decision had been made. With Fords WRC success over the last few years, I think they could get away with charging a bit more as long as it is 4WD.

[vino 187]

something better than the rs you have already is called the focus st, so get buying.

[BigMansZetec]

vino 187 said:

something better than the rs you have already is called the focus st, so get buying.

So you think that the more powerful, possibly 4WD 2009 RS is not going to be as good as the current ST?

[BigMansZetec]

In case you haven't seen this is General Gassing:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Seems we won't get the 4WD after all.