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20-10-2015, 08:24 PM
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http://www.ford.com.au/research/buil...178090534/path
'The fearsome Ford Focus RS uber-hatch with its 257kW/440Nm punch will cost just $50,990 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australia from the middle of 2016, the company today revealed. The sharp price of entry for the headliner of Ford’s LZ Focus range thereby commands a $12,000 premium over the current hero, the 184kW ST. But it also costs $9000 less than the previous-generation 224kW Focus RS sold here in 2010/11. In fact, at this rarefied air, the Focus RS looks very sharp indeed. It undercuts its premium German rivals, the 270kW Audi RS3 ($78,900) and 265kW Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG ($75,700) by $25,000 and more. It also easily undercuts the BMW M135i and its 240kW/450Nm inline-six ($62,900).' It neatly beats out the more mainstream 206kW Volkswagen Golf R ($52,740). Only the 221kW Subaru WRX STI ($49,490) undercuts it, but the Ford claims higher outputs." http://www.caradvice.com.au/390077/2...pecifications/
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20-10-2015, 08:37 PM
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20-10-2015, 08:41 PM
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Blueoval...I posted here for members who dont go to the Focus page...cheers...
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20-10-2015, 08:56 PM
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Very nice.. I think my next car is going to be a toss up between this & V8 Mustang..
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21-10-2015, 10:23 AM
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 Especially love doing the weekly supermarket run in it, checkout girls like very much 
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21-10-2015, 06:40 PM
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Mum drives her Roush Everyday to work!
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21-10-2015, 08:07 PM
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Drive away is over 58k.
Golf R fully optioned with DSG / Roof / Drivers assist and leather is the same. Thats a hard choice. Especially when modding them, as the Golf will always be quicker |
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21-10-2015, 08:17 PM
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Mainly because I just dont do VW.
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21-10-2015, 09:19 PM
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21-10-2015, 09:31 PM
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I don't doubt the RS is fast(er) BUT like many here state, until it is independently tested and verified then it is all marketing.
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21-10-2015, 09:51 PM
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22-10-2015, 06:54 AM
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Does the VW have some cheating software as an option ?
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22-10-2015, 09:57 AM
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As per other thread (don't you love it when multiple threads are started?) driveaway is 55 odd. Regular production model, their biggest issue far as I can see will be making enough to meet demand. AWD and pricing this thing is going to score some runs. Providing dealers don't rape us.
Just a reminder, this vehicle has a blue oval on the front. Not known for fudging numbers last time i looked  AWD and the tech mean it should be easily reproduced unlike the variables in a RWD lower tech platform. And there is too much riding on it to advertise BS, this is a true halo vehicle for the brand. Awesome work Mr Ford and a lovely well priced gift on the departure of our beloved Aussie.
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When close is good enough and the 6 MPS in the driveway has FoMoCo written all over the place. Xr5 for sale shortly...just not a hatch guy |
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22-10-2015, 12:39 PM
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Impressed by the RS. Definetly something to consider next year.
Though its a porker compared to the class leading Golf R. 150kg heavier 
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22-10-2015, 12:56 PM
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VW / Audi driver simply stands on it while RS driver stalls it / bogs it / changes gear at wrong revs / misses gear completely. Still a nice car though...just a shame no Auto for the daily grind. |
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22-10-2015, 07:48 PM
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Off topic, how does a launch control in a manual actually work?
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22-10-2015, 07:58 PM
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Had this and the Mustang on our shopping list for next car but after the disgraceful Customer service we received over our '13 focus and the "awesome" DSG the missus wont even consider another ford, bluntly refuses no exceptions to go anywhere near another one. You can also have your VW with DSG, long time before I go near any DSG again. There may be arguments though if the 5.2 flat plane GT350 comes here.
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22-10-2015, 08:09 PM
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24-10-2015, 09:41 PM
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24-10-2015, 10:29 PM
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Learn how to drive perhaps. HTFU Stefan. http://youtu.be/unkIVvjZc9Y |
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28-10-2015, 08:20 PM
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I like the look of this - and could be persuaded to trade my clubsport daily driver for one
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XA coupe 8.8sec @ 150mph http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...coupe+drag+car BA GT-P for the shed Mustang GT for the other half E3 chubsport - fully fat (and slow), sitting there waiting for me to get sick of it and sell it. BA XR6T for a daily NT Pajero for the bush XB 4 door project- swallows a BF xr6 turbo My dad is a generous bloke. He gave away his dead car batteries free of charge.... |
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28-10-2015, 08:45 PM
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Going by quoted dimensions...... Hence heavier
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31-10-2015, 01:35 PM
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that's what I first thought.. the weight of even these 'small' cars is now right up there..
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Ford Focus RS $50,990 July 2016
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