Focus RS will be the new hot hatch?

[Running Man]

Gosh you guys are interesting

There is no way the European designed focus RS will be 4x4 it won't happen, the R&D team did not even touch it, too costly

Merry Christmas

 

[the bruce]

CO2 emission restrictions will prevent both heavy 4WD and the old 2.5 5-cyl.

 

[Running Man]

It's going to be the 2.3 engine, in two wheel drive with revo knuckle part two

 

[jwilkins88]

So you know more than Road & Track?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ocus-rs-first-details-exclusive-insider-info/

No one knows anything right now (unless you work for Ford), so a little bit of speculation never hurts anything.

 

[Running Man]

I'm going to have a cup of tea, then 8-9 months from now say to you that i was right NO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

 

[James75]

As mentioned it's going to be front wheel drive - no AWD and it will use the 2.3 engine, details already in most UK motoring mags.

Here in the UK - it's quite straightforward.

Ford offer a lot of power for not much money, and that's where Ford successfully pitch their cars. Building a 'hot hatch' is never about outright speed, it's about the market and the marketing.

And that's how it should, cars should be personal and offer something different. It will most likely be cheaper than a Golf R but it will also have a different appeal.

Some people get all het up about these things, the reality is, there is room for all sorts of cars.

James

 

[jwilkins88]

I'm not assuming US complies with EU emissions

Then why do you even bring up emissions?

 

[Running Man]

I'm not an arsehole, I'm a human person

2WD FOCUS RS, I am looking forward to seeing it tbh

 

[Halvie]

I'm not an arsehole, I'm a human person

2WD FOCUS RS, I am looking forward to seeing it tbh

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthre...ruary-3rd!&p=87053036&viewfull=1#post87053036

 

[BR MK7]

Gosh you guys are interesting



There is no way the European designed focus RS will be 4x4 it won't happen, the R&D team did not even touch it, too costly



Merry Christmas

Focus RS is confirmed and coming to the states in AWD platform! Lol


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[TecklenburgVW]

Focus RS is confirmed and coming to the states in AWD platform! Lol


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News source?

 

[the bruce]

 

[James75]

No confirmation for sure, in the UK Autocrat suggest FWD - Autoexpress i think suggest 4WD

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-ford-focus-rs-engine-details-reveal-date-and-video

James

 

[BR MK7]

News source?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ocus-rs-first-details-exclusive-insider-info/


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[Sandman GTI]

I know a lot of arguing on this subject but I think it is great that car companies are making 300hp cars that get 30 mpg. Things have come a long way.
For me the ST would have been more of a contender had Ford offered it in a paddle shift auto. I know some said this was to keep posers from the ST. I know how to drive manual, but no longer want to do it all the time and have a wife who needs to be able to drive it. Ford needs to consider this as they might increase sales and take buyers from GTI. Ford's knuckle system was to help ST but from test drivers, Ford did not hit this mark. I hope for the RS they have improved as many will not put up with it as much.