2016 Focus RS discussion

[Wretched]

Looks like there will be one.

Good news! Ford has confirmed that it is working on an all-new Focus RS hot hatch.

It will form one of 12 new performance vehicles built for ‘global enthusiasts' by the year 2020, under the Blue Oval's new ‘Ford Performance' team.

Raj Nair, Ford group vice president of global product development, confirmed that the range-topping hot hatch will return "to customers in major markets around the world for the first time" - meaning everyone on planet earth will be able to access the RS.

Naturally, powertrain details at this stage haven't been revealed, but considering the current ST runs a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder packing 250bhp, we'd expect Ford to use the 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine as featured in the new Mustang (the last RS remember, used a 2.5-litre five-pot).

And because the new RS is entering a very different hot hatch landscape, a power output of at least 330bhp to 340bhp would be a safe bet. The Merc A45 AMG packs 360bhp from it's turbo'd four-pot, while the new Audi RS3 is expected to pack at least this much from it's 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine.

Ford has also promised that the new Focus RS will be a fighty bugger. "To earn the RS badge," explains Nair, "the vehicle has to be a no-compromise driver's car that can deliver exceptional performance on the track when required while providing excellent every day driving."

It'll most likely be front-wheel-drive, Ford no doubt utilising its experience from the last Focus RS's RevoKnuckle technology to somehow make the power a more manageable lump.

We will of course, bring you more as we get it, but the bigger picture stands like this: Ford's SVT, Team RS and Racing teams will unify under the Ford Performance team banner, to serve "as an innovation laboratory and test bed to create unique performance vehicles, parts, accessories and experiences for customers." Does this open up the potential of more Ford-approved performance upgrades? We'd think so

"Ford still races for the same reasons Henry Ford did in 1901," said Nair. "The Ford Performance team will continue to pursue performance innovation, ensuring we can deliver even more coveted performance cars, utilities and trucks to customers around the world."

Let battle commence...

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/n...med-2014-12-11

[DJM83]

Looking forward to this.

But im already sick of the 'too many door's, not enough cylinders' blah blah blah. Copped it when the MK3 ST came out. Im a very avid fan of the Volvo 5 Cylinder turbo, id own another no worries at all, they are bullet proof and sound wicked. But times have changed and EcoBoost is here.
But yeah i cant wait to see what Ford do with the new RS

[DJM83]

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...41#.VJTRARDAIE

[Bossxr8]

Somethings wrong with that article. Carsguide didn't mention the ford factory was shutting in 2016. Is that a first?

[DJM83]

Feb 3 guys
http://youtu.be/M-5HKThVcYw

[FPV GTHO]

Wouldn't it be interesting if instead of the 2.3 Ecoboost it came with the 2.7? Might be a bit heavy but so too is the Focus these days.

[Franco Cozzo]

Hell yeah, at one stage Renault had a V6 Clio/Megane or something.

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Hell yeah, at one stage Renault had a V6 Clio/Megane or something.

The Clio V6 was also mid engine and widebody.

There was also the VR6 Golf's with AWD but they weren't much faster than the GTi with all the extra weight.

[csv8]

oops !!! sorry

[partsguy]

The Feb Microcat update has the LZ Focus ST catalogue in it, the engine pull down tab includes 2.3 Ecoboost (350PS) as one of the choices. Exciting times.

[DJM83]

Yeah yeah thats exciting. Also.

[partsguy]

Holy crap. That's a mighty big spoiler, almost looks like a wagon


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[DJM83]

[DJM83]

[DJM83]

Ahhh that grill i posted isnt actually Focus, i got a little carried away.

[partsguy]

I was trying really hard to figure out where it fitted


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[DJM83]

A roush mustang, i couldnt have been further wrong im a little excited about new RS

[Polyal]

So I take it there is a reveal today?

[RS-MK3]

1 week to go to RS-Mk3 at home.....sounds WICKED on startup!

Sneak preview of the plates fitted to a pre-prodn version...:

Greater than 1G acceleration form rest in Launch Mode

World's greatest Hyper Hatch!

[DJM83]

10.45pm EST or 11.45PM ESDT

http://www.gofurtherlive.com/

[Polyal]

Be interesting to see what prices we get, that last gen (awesome car) still goes for $40k+ five years on.

[DJM83]

Worth every penny to IMO.

[DJM83]

[Road_Warrior]

The $64 question: will the RS be AWD?

[Polyal]

Is this an all new chassis? If not then Id be surprised, maybe they would wait for a full redesign?

[DJM83]

Same chassis as ST, but i think it will have revo knuckle from last gen and TVC. In early spy pics you could see a hub bolt in the rear wheel so that leads me to AWD. If it is it will be a revolution lol. Also EVo UK mag claiming 250BHP

[FPV GTHO]

The global C chassis still has access to AWD from Kuga though.

[partsguy]

Well they're a bit silly. Unless they're talking atw...


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[DJM83]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

The global C chassis still has access to AWD from Kuga though.

Yep sure does, so fingers crossed they went that way, if not no biggy IMO.

Originally Posted by partsguy

Well they're a bit silly. Unless they're talking atw...


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Wouldnt quote ATW surely would they?

[Polyal]

What will be interesting is the price.

Given a Mustang 5.0 will be somewhere from $60-70k will they make the RS come in lower?

Different segments perhaps but surely they wouldnt make it to similar to the Mustang price?