Ford Focus RS
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SPY PHOTOS: Ford Focus RS
Text by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
10-19-2006
Don’t be fooled by the looks of this test car. It is not the ordinary Ford Focus ST but the brand new Focus RS. Looking closer at the front end one can see the bigger air intakes and the driver helps drawing the photographers attention by giving him the finger and putting his foot down.
The sound of the 300bhp engine was unmistakable, just like the car’s fast acceleration with 4 wheel drive and the rally-like sound of that dump valve while shifting gears. Add some wide fenders, a more aggressive front end styling and you have the Focus RS, a true competitor to the upcoming EVO X.
SPY PHOTOS: Ford Focus RS
Text by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
10-19-2006
Don’t be fooled by the looks of this test car. It is not the ordinary Ford Focus ST but the brand new Focus RS. Looking closer at the front end one can see the bigger air intakes and the driver helps drawing the photographers attention by giving him the finger and putting his foot down.
The sound of the 300bhp engine was unmistakable, just like the car’s fast acceleration with 4 wheel drive and the rally-like sound of that dump valve while shifting gears. Add some wide fenders, a more aggressive front end styling and you have the Focus RS, a true competitor to the upcoming EVO X.
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Originally Posted by therm8
Yeah, only one of the best handling and fastest hatches in the world.
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Originally Posted by Apostle
You could put full leather, 24k gold accents, custom wheels and its still a focus. one ugly *** car. but thats just my 2c
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Another example of why Ford is sucking fumes in the US. All their competitive cars are never sent to the US. They think everyone wants to drive their lumbering SUVs and pickups.
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Originally Posted by Steiner
Awesome! I was wondering which manufacturer would be the first to throw their hat in the STi vs. Evo wars.
Hmm, Dodge Caliber anyone? 300hp, all wheel drive....
(its still a dodge tho )
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Originally Posted by skillmaker
Hmm, Dodge Caliber anyone? 300hp, all wheel drive....
(its still a dodge tho )
(its still a dodge tho )
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Originally Posted by Ike
Sadly we'll probably never see it here in the US.
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
Another example of why Ford is sucking fumes in the US. All their competitive cars are never sent to the US. They think everyone wants to drive their lumbering SUVs and pickups.
If they do send it here, it'll have HUGE seats to accomodate gigantic asses, enlarged cupholders and an "optimized" ride height so we can make sure we get the kids to soccer practice safely.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
well the Evo x is sitting on the same chasis as the caliber so the srt caliber could just grab the mitsi running gear
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Originally Posted by zoom44
buy a caliber and then wait until someone crashes their x. then salvage the good bits and shove them ina caliber
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Originally Posted by Apostle
I'ts still a focus though....
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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
Can't tell you how many people I pissed off having to put them in a Focus when I worked for Enterprise. Even if it had more power they would still want to kill me.
And there is the problem. US Ford spent a lot of money at the beginning trying to build a competitive compact and they were relatively successful compared to their American competitors and some foreign makers, but then they totally sabotage it.
They basically leave the Focus line to whither and die and turn into a very average and pedestrian rental car vehicle in the US, while the rest of the world gets management that keeps the Focus alive and well.
Last edited by CarAndDriver; 10-20-2006 at 11:20 AM.
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