Ford Focus RS Takes 1000 Orders

Ford Focus RS concept

Despite no official details or pricing released, Ford UK has received 1000 customer orders for the Ford Focus RS following its conceptual debut at British International Motor Show in July. It was announced at BIMS that the Focus RS would be available in early 2009. So far 40 per cent of the applicants requested the unique Electric Green shade of the London Show vehicle. Other popular requests were Frozen White and Electric Blue.

Powering the new Ford Focus RS is a specially developed 300PS version of Ford’s Duratec 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine making 440Nm of torque. 0-100km/h is under 6.0 seconds and top speed is +260 km/h.

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Sep 11, 2008 2:00 pm By Brian Potter

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mmr66

cheap interior

September 11, 2008 7:20 pm

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Tuner_Mad

I saw this car at the british motorshow, and it simply looked stunning. Even in that colour. Has to be my favorite modern Ford.

September 11, 2008 7:26 pm

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carreralovr

Best looking performance hatch from the European Ford stable ever, my new dream car.

September 11, 2008 10:43 pm

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mroctober

why don't they sell this car in US? I don't think it'll affect mustang sales. they are completely different markets....

September 11, 2008 10:54 pm

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ShinyG

Keeping it FWD was a mistake in my opinion! They can brag about how stable the chassis is or the limited slip diff all day but torque steer will be there for sure...

September 11, 2008 11:57 pm

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mps

I ordered 57 of those.

September 12, 2008 12:26 am

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DeRay

They need to make a 4door sedan version too and bring it to the states since most people here don't like hatchbacks and I'm sure it will sell.

September 12, 2008 12:28 am

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phobos

..the US please ..

September 12, 2008 6:01 am

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Decypha

no comment...

September 12, 2008 10:41 am

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Blackeyes21

It's better then the new Subaru Impreza The STI version or WRX version.

September 12, 2008 1:15 pm

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hofmeyer

If Ford brings this to the states, and they won't, they'll neuter the engine and give us the same bland styling as always and a hatch body that we won't buy. Make a coupe or sedan with AWD and you might be on to something. Leave the hatch in Europe.

September 13, 2008 12:54 am

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ti-max525

like every body said , it's look good but the problem are FWD, and we don't have the 5 cylinder 2.5L for Ford in canada and usa (VOLVO only) and the hachback!!! too much civic hachback in america LOLL sorry for bad english

September 15, 2008 4:15 am

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Blackeyes21

They should make test between the Subaru WRX version or STI version so we can judge which one is better. Ford is cheaper then Subarus.

September 15, 2008 1:52 pm

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carnography

FWD? Big mistake with all that power. Remember Alfa Romeo's 147 GTA? They should have taken a cue from BMW. Even Audi now make their RS4 quattros handle like a RWD car (an M3). However, even with that lurid Incredible Hulk-green colour, it will still sell like hot cakes. Auto testers (eg TOP GEAR, FIFTH GEAR, AUTOCAR) will have the final say. I like the in-your-face design though.

October 14, 2008 5:12 pm

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