2016 Ford Focus RS Coming to America / Spotted at the 'Ring

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[maxtdi]

Whats the point of posting a 2 gen old focus...? The new one will be nothing like it.

 

[Stadpad]

so i guess im the only one that likes the focus:iono:

 

[ZiggyMKVI]

so i guess im the only one that likes the focus:iono:

I like it too :happyanim:

 

[maxtdi]

so i guess im the only one that likes the focus:iono:

This thread is about the future focus...?! :iono:

 

[bart2278]

This thread is about the future focus...?! :iono:

I just want to make a post about a little guy shaking his head:iono:

 

[MrMke]

WTF.....

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/futu...ider-info?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1459_83070642

 

[Gunkata]

WTF.....

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/futu...ider-info?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1459_83070642

indeed...

UPDATE: We have additional details about the upcoming 2016 Focus RS from another trusted source, including power output, so let's start with that. With the Mustang GT's V8 holding down a 435 hp spot at the top of the Ford performance pecking order (for now, until the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 emerges), the Focus RS is free to turn up the horsepower wick. Since the 2.3-liter Ecoboost is easily capable of more than its 310 hp output in the Mustang, which was dictated more by fuel economy concerns than anything else, the RS is free to pump out between 325 and 350 hp. The higher figure is more likely. This is because as a low-volume, niche product that doesn't compete with the Mustang GT, there's no reason to hold the Focus RS back.

To put the power down, Ford will employ an entirely new AWD system intended for high-output applications. It's not the same system employed on the Fusion, Escape, and MKZ. The new system will employ torque vectoring front and rear to aid handling, and after debuting in the Focus RS it will trickle down to other applications.

 

[MrMke]

I'm so ready for something like this...

 

[Gunkata]

indeed.. it would be really nice to get something with that kind of power and awd stock. What the STI should have been, but probably will be in another year or two.

 

[Sonnytron]

List of things you'll never get here in the USA in the future:
1) Honda Civic Type R
2) Honda Accord Type R
3) Honda ???? Type R
4) Focus RS
5) Cuban Cigars
6) A drinking age that makes sense

And even if it does come... "Limited numbers" is really worrisome.

If you want turbo, AWD and for it to be readily available, get a WRX, Evo or Golf R.

 

[johnny_p]

With how good Ford's recent products have been, I fully expect the Focus RS to be an absolute blast to drive, regardless of its power output or drive configuration.

I'll believe it comes to the US when I see it for sale at a dealership.

 

[troyguitar]

More "trusted sources" :lol:

My trusted sources say that these guys are full of shit.

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[VMRWheels]

damn 350hp AWD.....pretty potent combo right there if the oft praised handling dynamics of the RS are really as good as the journos like to say

 

[MBorVW]

Cost?