Overt performance styling details mix with subtle revisions to create a planted, powerful stance and the promise of an exciting drive. The new Focus RS will be the second Focus model to carry the RS mantle and promises another exciting chapter in an exciting 40-year Ford RS story that began in Germany in the late 1960s and gained momentum across Europe with the launch of the 1970 Escort RS1600.īefore it even turns a wheel, the new Focus RS exudes the presence, high-performance style and lowered, ‘meaner’ appearance expected of a genuine Ford RS. A full black leather option will be available for all three exterior colours.įor performance car enthusiasts, the new car will mark a welcome return for the Ford RS badge. Performance Blue and Frozen White, each with the choice of blue or green colour matched interior. To mark the obvious links between the new Focus RS and the Focus RS WRC, plus, significantly, the company's global partnership and association with BP, the new colour will be called ‘Ultimate Green’ for production. This colour was chosen as both a modern interpretation of the 1970s Ford Le Mans Green and a reflection of the livery worn by Ford’s World Rally Championship Focus cars. The exciting new Focus RS is being previewed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, following a debut in London in July, before going on sale in early 2009.įord is also confirming that Focus RS customers will have three colour options from launch, including the vibrant, bright green metallic paint finish following the preview vehicle’s extremely positive reception. That’s a significant achievement in driving dynamics.” It’s the fastest volume production car Ford has ever produced in Europe, yet it’s also a driveable and practical car you can useĮvery day. Said Capito: “We believe the new Focus RS will change expectations of a front-wheel-drive high performance car in the way it translates its power into precision, driveability, traction and performance. However, for Team RS engineers, headed by Ford of Europe’s Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles, Jost Capito, this is only part of the story. The stunning new 2009 Focus RS is previewed at Paris, while development work has confirmed it as the fastest ever European Ford production car.įord is confirming performance target figures for Focus RS as 0-100km/h in underĦ.0 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h or more. The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is back and faster than ever. The 2009 Ford Focus RS is equipped with a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and a 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension. The 2009 Ford Focus RS specs also say it has newly developed camshafts, a revised cylinder head and gasket and revised intake and manifold systems. The Vibrant 'Ultimate Green' paint of the 2009 Ford Focus RS has also been confirmed. The official 2009 Ford Focus RS specs say the fastest European Ford ever has a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of under 6.0 seconds and that it has a top speed of more than 260 km/h. The 2009 Ford Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged Duratec 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine that develops 300PS and 440Nm of torque. New for 2008, the Focus came with DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) paired with a high quality Sony audio system, thus clarity was highly enhanced.Ford released today the 2009 Ford Focus RS specs and announced its presence at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Technology was one of the main points Ford focused on improving, with the driver being able to connect and portable audio device via either a 3.5mm jack or a new USB port. Some of the optional features coming with the 2004 model became standard, such as the electronic stability control that came with every Ford Focus regardless of the trim level. The updates included a revised center stack, redesigned windows, redesigned mirrors switches, high quality leather for specific trim levels and for the Ghia and the Titanium models, Ford added a new woven headliner as standard. However, the exterior design needed to be refreshed to bring the Focus up to date, as well as the interior getting updated with higher quality materials, a modern design and a better insulated cabin. Having the same basic structure, handling, comfort and safety remained the same, and by no means they needed improvement as the second generation sold really well mostly because of these. With the second generation of the Focus released in 2004, Ford had enough time to notice and improve the less good parts that came with the previous model.
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