Focus RS Mk3
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AndyBrew

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242 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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Does anybody have any information about the next Focus RS, there was some top gear story that entered my Facebook and then a load of people were saying the next one will be AWD, is this internet rumor or does it have some substance?

Any info greatly received smile

Turbofocus

435 posts

180 months

Monday 16th December 2013
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Just like every one before it will be front wheel drive.

AndyBrew

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Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Turbofocus said:
Just like every one before it will be front wheel drive.
Thought as much, considering putting a deposit down, AWD would of sealed it!

ajf

428 posts

229 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Was on a ford training course a few weeks ago and was told it wil have more than one diff make of that what you want

Turbofocus

435 posts

180 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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ajf said:
Was on a ford training course a few weeks ago and was told it wil have more than one diff make of that what you want
Perhaps they are throwing a spare in the boot.

I suppose you can say,never say never.

However the facts are that the last two have been front wheel drive.
The weight gain in having awd has often out weighed any performance benefit.

Everywhere you read they have said that while yes it is based on the Kugas floor, the awd system is to heavy for the focus and will not work with its low ride height.

When we don't see a 3 door focus on the market would we see the money invested in setting up a limited run of awd rs's?

Edited by Turbofocus on Tuesday 17th December 23:53

Turbofocus

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180 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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AndyBrew said:
Thought as much, considering putting a deposit down, AWD would of sealed it!
Out of interest,why does it need to be awd for you to buy it?

The past ones are good cars and were considered not to need it.

Legacywr

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211 months

AndyBrew

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Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Turbofocus said:
Out of interest,why does it need to be awd for you to buy it?

The past ones are good cars and were considered not to need it.
Agreed I had the MK2 and it was a fantastic car, mine was running a stage 3 SCC tune with AP racing 6 pots on 888 tyres and it was fantastic, but it did struggle to put the power down a little bit.

I am just saying if it was AWD I would get the impression it would be a real weapon and something to get very excited about, and as such I would probably whack a deposit down right away as I'll be due a new daily drive in 2015 so good timing smile

But I concede your point is valid, I just struggle to get excited about a FWD car now.

AndyBrew

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Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Legacywr said:
Thanks I forgot about that news article, interesting reading, AWD seems to be the desire from the PH massive.

As for toning down the styling I bloody well hope not an RS should look outrageous in my opinion, but then I've had two Escort Cossies and still love them now LOL!

Turbofocus

435 posts

180 months

Wednesday 18th December 2013
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It should have 3 doors too.