FORD CONFIRMS NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE FOCUS RS IS ON THE WAY
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At last ! From the Ford Media Website
Cologne, December 17, 2007 –
Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is taking.
The new Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. It will be developed by Ford Team RS, a specialist team led by Jost Capito who, as previously announced, is being appointed to the new role as Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles from January 1, 2008.
"With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS," said John Fleming, Ford of Europe's President and CEO. "With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers."
The basic concept for a new Focus RS has been under development within Ford Team RS under Capito's leadership for some months already. Now that the programme has been given the 'green light', Capito and his team will be concentrating fully on this programme.
"We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I'm very excited by the results," said Jost Capito, "Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production."
Stay Tuned
Ford of Europe will not reveal any of the technical details of the new Focus RS until closer to launch in 2009. The company plans to show a concept version of the car publicly for the first time in mid-2008.
"We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus ST as the base for a no-compromise RS model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus," Capito added. "Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car's performance, design, handling and braking."
"We're not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet - Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalise the exact specification and styling," said Fleming. "But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of wearing the coveted Ford RS badge."
Cologne, December 17, 2007 –
Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is taking.
The new Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. It will be developed by Ford Team RS, a specialist team led by Jost Capito who, as previously announced, is being appointed to the new role as Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles from January 1, 2008.
"With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS," said John Fleming, Ford of Europe's President and CEO. "With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers."
The basic concept for a new Focus RS has been under development within Ford Team RS under Capito's leadership for some months already. Now that the programme has been given the 'green light', Capito and his team will be concentrating fully on this programme.
"We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I'm very excited by the results," said Jost Capito, "Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production."
Stay Tuned
Ford of Europe will not reveal any of the technical details of the new Focus RS until closer to launch in 2009. The company plans to show a concept version of the car publicly for the first time in mid-2008.
"We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus ST as the base for a no-compromise RS model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus," Capito added. "Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car's performance, design, handling and braking."
"We're not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet - Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalise the exact specification and styling," said Fleming. "But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of wearing the coveted Ford RS badge."
Fingers crossed , this was posted on another site
There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
DennisTheMenace said:
Fingers crossed , this was posted on another site
There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
Which site? Any link to the story?There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
wab172uk said:
DennisTheMenace said:
Fingers crossed , this was posted on another site
There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
Which site? Any link to the story?There is a press release out from our new boss at Team RS and it's down in black & white that we are using the SI6 Turbo Engine for the Ford Focus RS.
It will be AWD and will have around 300 bhp +.
There will be 18" wheels standard but a wider profile due to wider wheel arches and the 19"s will be optional, but I recommend anyone thinking of buying one stay with the 18"s.
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