2009 Ford Focus RS

K-S-A · 9th July 2008, 09:01

Intorducing the all new 2009 Ford Focus RS. In my opinion a pocket rocket with a lot of potential. Not too sure about the green color though, i would prefer red.

"At the heart of the all-new Focus RS is a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine. Significantly revised for high performance, this powerplant is targeting an impressive power output of 300PS and over 410Nm of torque, contributing to an excellent power-to-weight ratio."

"Although the car is still in development, prior to its launch in early 2009, early performance testing indicates a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of under six seconds."

For more information refer to the source of these pictures at :
Ford Focus RS, 2009 Focus RS | Conceptcarz.com - Pictures, Pricing, Information, Wallpaper, History

aaggoswami · 9th July 2008, 11:01

The car looks delicious even in this green color. Wonder how good it will look with Red or Yellow color. 300 bhp from 2.5 ltr means the engine will be high spinning one. The chassis definitely is capable enough to handle this huge amount of output figures from engine.

I dont know about the gearbox though.

One more link:

IT’S OFFICIAL! – Meet The Brand New Ford Focus RS

The seats are looking to be some special rally edition seats.

vivekji05 · 9th July 2008, 11:08

Looks great. Would look at least 10 times better in shades of yellow of blue with stripes on them

VJ_MAVRICK · 9th July 2008, 11:12

The car looks neat in green and the alloys too match to perfection. A turbocharged version and need to see how the market responds when its launched.

Amien · 9th July 2008, 20:28

God, I could fall in love with this thing if i keep staring at it, I personally love the green/black setup. Love the Alloys, Love the spoiler, Love everything about it

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Longshot, But what are the chances of coming to India? :\

extreme_torque · 9th July 2008, 20:45

300 bhp front wheel drive? I have my doubts already. Looks good though!

SumitB · 9th July 2008, 20:48

The car is complete drool maal! I don't think Ford will launch it in India. :-(

K-S-A · 9th July 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

300 bhp front wheel drive? I have my doubts already. Looks good though!

Me too! Until i read this:

"The new Ford Focus RS is equipped with an innovative front suspension system known as a RevoKnuckle, which is designed to reduce unwanted steering disturbance and torque steer, the impact of torque on steering in front-wheel driven vehicles..."

In Focus RS, the RevoKnuckle works in conjunction with a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential. Ford Team RS engineers have worked closely with Ford's Advanced Research Centre in Aachen, Germany to develop the RevoKnuckle technology specifically for the high performance Focus RS. It allows the simplicity of a traditional McPherson strut arrangement, but with geometry settings that minimize steering disturbances and torque steer, principally a reduction in steering offset."

Seems to be a well thought out car. Hope i can get my hands on one for a test drive.

sujaylahiri · 9th July 2008, 22:38

Why don't Ford go back to their AWD versions of the Focus RS. I mean it's still a great car nevertheless, but 300 bhp with AWD on a Focus is gonna cause some serious concerns for the Subarus and the Evos.

vnabhi · 10th July 2008, 10:38

I've seen a dvd recently where they give a demo of left-foot braking on a Focus RS. Per the commentator, the Focus is one of the most driveable cars in the U.K.
This one has me bowled over, both on looks and on features.
I wonder whey there are 2 head units on this one.

Ym-enjn · 10th July 2008, 12:24

Ford seems to be heading in the right direction. First the KUGA and now Focus. Fantastic design and looks practical at the same time. What segment will it be in if launched in India?

sridharps · 10th July 2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

This one has me bowled over, both on looks and on features..

me too..wow!!!

Quote:

I wonder whey there are 2 head units on this one

ICE experts can comment on this, but is it because one has an LCD screen pop-up or something like that?

bottle · 10th July 2008, 15:58

the one below could be climate control

Crazy_Eddy · 10th July 2008, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by vnabhi

I wonder whey there are 2 head units on this one.

The lower 'HU' is the Climate Control unit, not a CD player

samstrikes · 10th February 2010, 15:29

waiting for mine to come in March.. right here in Mumbai city

9th July 2008, 09:01	#1
K-S-A BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riyadh Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	2009 Ford Focus RS Intorducing the all new 2009 Ford Focus RS. In my opinion a pocket rocket with a lot of potential. Not too sure about the green color though, i would prefer red. "At the heart of the all-new Focus RS is a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine. Significantly revised for high performance, this powerplant is targeting an impressive power output of 300PS and over 410Nm of torque, contributing to an excellent power-to-weight ratio." "Although the car is still in development, prior to its launch in early 2009, early performance testing indicates a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of under six seconds." For more information refer to the source of these pictures at : Ford Focus RS, 2009 Focus RS \| Conceptcarz.com - Pictures, Pricing, Information, Wallpaper, History Attached Thumbnails
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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,987 Thanked: 2,965 Times	The car looks delicious even in this green color. Wonder how good it will look with Red or Yellow color. 300 bhp from 2.5 ltr means the engine will be high spinning one. The chassis definitely is capable enough to handle this huge amount of output figures from engine. I dont know about the gearbox though. One more link: IT’S OFFICIAL! – Meet The Brand New Ford Focus RS The seats are looking to be some special rally edition seats. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by aaggoswami : 9th July 2008 at 11:07.
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vivekji05 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ernakulam Posts: 277 Thanked: 315 Times	Looks great. Would look at least 10 times better in shades of yellow of blue with stripes on them
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VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	The car looks neat in green and the alloys too match to perfection. A turbocharged version and need to see how the market responds when its launched.
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Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 253 Thanked: 322 Times	God, I could fall in love with this thing if i keep staring at it, I personally love the green/black setup. Love the Alloys, Love the spoiler, Love everything about it . Longshot, But what are the chances of coming to India? :\
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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,404 Thanked: 5,245 Times	300 bhp front wheel drive? I have my doubts already. Looks good though!
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SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 987 Thanked: 264 Times	The car is complete drool maal! I don't think Ford will launch it in India. :-(
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sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Why don't Ford go back to their AWD versions of the Focus RS. I mean it's still a great car nevertheless, but 300 bhp with AWD on a Focus is gonna cause some serious concerns for the Subarus and the Evos.
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vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,979 Thanked: 2,407 Times View My Garage	I've seen a dvd recently where they give a demo of left-foot braking on a Focus RS. Per the commentator, the Focus is one of the most driveable cars in the U.K. This one has me bowled over, both on looks and on features. I wonder whey there are 2 head units on this one.
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Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 60 Times	Ford seems to be heading in the right direction. First the KUGA and now Focus. Fantastic design and looks practical at the same time. What segment will it be in if launched in India?
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bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,637 Thanked: 277 Times View My Garage	the one below could be climate control
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samstrikes Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14 Thanked: 12 Times	waiting for mine to come in March.. right here in Mumbai city
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