New Focus RS teaser
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te and from how it's cornering seems to be FWD too, looks like lift off oversteer rather than a controlled 4 wheel drift!From what i've read it will be FWD not AWD. 350bhp exceeds the S3 and Golf R by some margin, and puts it ahead of even the A45 AMG. For less than £30k (if that's true) then I don't think you can complain.
I'm guessing the body styling in these shots isn't finalised. I can't imagine the RS would come with silver paint for a start.
I'm guessing the body styling in these shots isn't finalised. I can't imagine the RS would come with silver paint for a start.
Some sources seem insistent that it's staying fwd (revoknuckle) and others suggest it's definitely a brand new AWD system which will then be rolled out to the new Kuga and various other platforms.
Oh, and the A45 is 355hp and the RS3 is 367hp and apparently that's what they're aiming it at, hence the 350hp speculation. Bound to be more horses than the old Focus RS, and that was over 300 (i.e. more than the Golf R) already.
Oh, and the A45 is 355hp and the RS3 is 367hp and apparently that's what they're aiming it at, hence the 350hp speculation. Bound to be more horses than the old Focus RS, and that was over 300 (i.e. more than the Golf R) already.
VerySideways said:
Some sources seem insistent that it's staying fwd (revoknuckle) and others suggest it's definitely a brand new AWD system which will then be rolled out to the new Kuga and various other platforms.
Oh, and the A45 is 355hp and the RS3 is 367hp and apparently that's what they're aiming it at, hence the 350hp speculation. Bound to be more horses than the old Focus RS, and that was over 300 (i.e. more than the Golf R) already.
And after an official Mountune MR upgrade you'll be looking at 420+bhp, warranty, more torque than the VW group cars as it's a 2.3 not a 2.0 (and it 100% is AWD. I have sources).Oh, and the A45 is 355hp and the RS3 is 367hp and apparently that's what they're aiming it at, hence the 350hp speculation. Bound to be more horses than the old Focus RS, and that was over 300 (i.e. more than the Golf R) already.
macky17 said:
And after an official Mountune MR upgrade you'll be looking at 420+bhp, warranty, more torque than the VW group cars as it's a 2.3 not a 2.0 (and it 100% is AWD. I have sources).
I'd love to know who these sources are? Is it someone at ford, is it someone who has literally looked under the back and seen the drive shafts?? Little more info would be good!
macky17 said:
MK1RS Bruce said:
I'd love to know who these sources are?
Is it someone at ford, is it someone who has literally looked under the back and seen the drive shafts?? Little more info would be good!
Secret top level manager. He doesn't need to look. Will be confirmed tomorrow.Is it someone at ford, is it someone who has literally looked under the back and seen the drive shafts?? Little more info would be good!
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Ken Block just fired a few photos up onto his Instagram which pretty much confirm the leaked photos are legit. Also talks about "a bunch of very special parts underneath".
Fingers crossed for 4WD. If it's on a par or even slightly cheaper than a Mustang I might be tempted to try and get a hold of one!
Fingers crossed for 4WD. If it's on a par or even slightly cheaper than a Mustang I might be tempted to try and get a hold of one!
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