New Ford Focus RS Shots

Miyagi · June 11th, 2008, 10:14 AM

LINK!

Lookin sweeeet. images/smilies/cool.gif

Update with Official Images of the next Focus RS images/smilies/thumbup.gif

VillageIdiot · June 11th, 2008, 10:17 AM

WTF is up with the 'slice' scoop thingy on the side lately? Hyundai thought it up first! It's the first decent idea they've had in a while, leave it the fuck alone Ford!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2569428975_8799fc9470.jpg?v=0

-Cpt. J.- · June 11th, 2008, 10:25 AM

It needs more exhaust pipes... /sarcasm

flyingfridge · June 11th, 2008, 10:30 AM

love the tough exhaust pipes! a touch rice maybe but VERY VERY rally. hope it turns out like this.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9331/fridgeqf0.gif

<<< flyingfridge seal of approval images/smilies/biggrin.gif

the Interceptor · June 11th, 2008, 10:36 AM

I just wonder if it'll really be FWD. At least that's what I heard last, 300hp from the Volvo 5-cylinder and FWD. images/smilies/wacko.gif

I'm not sure about the color, but the car looks pretty sweet.

fbc · June 11th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Quite possibly the worst colour they could've used... but I still like what I see - suitably aggro.

Crazyjeeper · June 11th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I like it. Its borderline rice, but as long as it has some serious power, its good.

Night_Hawk · June 11th, 2008, 02:40 PM

competition for the upcoming dodge demon?

lol's

chaos386 · June 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillageIdiot

WTF is up with the 'slice' scoop thingy on the side lately? Hyundai thought it up first! It's the first decent idea they've had in a while, leave it the fuck alone Ford!

You mean fender vents? A lot of cars have them, and Hyundai certainly wasn't the first.

JakeRadden · June 11th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I....
Want this. Badly.

BerserkerCatSplat · June 11th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillageIdiot

WTF is up with the 'slice' scoop thingy on the side lately? Hyundai thought it up first! It's the first decent idea they've had in a while, leave it the fuck alone Ford!

What are you talking about?

marcos_eirik · June 11th, 2008, 04:24 PM

The renderings above in a reasonable size... Found them here, also with high res available...

http://img.worldcarfans.com/US/2008/6/10/9080610.014/9080610.014.Mini1L.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/US/2008/6/10/9080610.014/9080610.014.Mini3L.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/US/2008/6/10/9080610.014/9080610.014.Mini2L.jpg

I'll have a blue one, please...

-Cpt. J.- · June 11th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

love the tough exhaust pipes! a touch rice maybe but VERY VERY rally. hope it turns out like this.

<<< flyingfridge seal of approval images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Rally cars usually have one exhaust pipe.
Every car on the road has dual exhaust now days. Why? It isn't cool looking anymore it's generic, boring and weird when you know the car has a 1.4l engine. It's a fashion that doesn't belong on sports cars. images/smilies/mellow.gif

Personally I think it's fucking ugly and I much prefer a single exhaust pipe. It looks different and un-planned... I dunno but I just HATE!! small cars with small engines that have dual exhaust.

Steve Levin · June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Do want.

leviathan · June 11th, 2008, 06:36 PM

I must say, i quite don't like that color. And the spoiler on the second picture looks strange.

But apart from that, nice one! The front is properly aggressive, the widened wheel arches look cool, and the back with those exhausts and fins between them is good as well. Imagine that car in something like dark blue...

I wonder what the hardware in this one will be. 300bhp as mentioned above sounds good, but fwd? They should really put some nice four-wheel-drive in there, then, with 300bhp, it could even come close to the Evo and Impreza STi.

Orange1984 · June 11th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Sweet! can't wait to see this car on the road, the ST is amazing but this car images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Just read this and it says FWD? not sure if it's true

Auto Express has obtained exclusive insider details on Ford's barnstorming Focus RS hatchback!

These mouth-watering images, leaked from within Ford, show how the flagship Focus will look when it hits showrooms in the first quarter of 2009.

The pictures were generated by Ford designers to showcase the features and overall look the ultimate Focus will have, giving a tantalising glimpse of what to expect from the production version.

Ford has exclusively revealed that its Golf R32-slayer will be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine, producing in excess of 280bhp and powering the front wheels.

And if sending all that power to the two anterior wheels sounds like a recipe for torque steer, fear not, as Ford has equipped the RS with an electronically-controlled limited slip differential which cleverly distributes torque to make sure the power goes onto the road effectively. A four-wheel drive system was deemed too heavy and expensive to justify, particularly as the new LSD system is so impressive.

We'll be getting more details shortly, so keep checking Auto Express online to get the definitive story first.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._focus_rs.html

Alok · June 11th, 2008, 09:14 PM

I prefer the looks of this more

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/al/alok/2008/06/11/Untitled-1.jpg

watto · June 11th, 2008, 09:50 PM

Yes, do want. Let's hope they actually keep it looking that way!

June 11th, 2008, 10:14 AM	#1
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June 11th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#2
VillageIdiot Joined: May 5th, 2007 Last Online: August 20th, 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 401 Rep Power: 12	WTF is up with the 'slice' scoop thingy on the side lately? Hyundai thought it up first! It's the first decent idea they've had in a while, leave it the fuck alone Ford! __________________ Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you're a mile away from them and you have their shoes.

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flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: August 21st, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,228 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec Rep Power: 17	love the tough exhaust pipes! a touch rice maybe but VERY VERY rally. hope it turns out like this. <<< flyingfridge seal of approval __________________ 400m: 12.06 \| Winton: 1'42.660 Nissan has never made a GTR. It has always been the GT-R AustralianGamer.com

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the Interceptor Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 08:16 PM Location: Germany Posts: 1,540 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera Rep Power: 37	I just wonder if it'll really be FWD. At least that's what I heard last, 300hp from the Volvo 5-cylinder and FWD. I'm not sure about the color, but the car looks pretty sweet.

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 01:36 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 9,396 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 54	Quite possibly the worst colour they could've used... but I still like what I see - suitably aggro. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#14
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June 11th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#15
leviathan Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:06 PM Location: Bad Homburg, Germany Age: 19 Posts: 32 Car: Audi A6 Rep Power: 4	I must say, i quite don't like that color. And the spoiler on the second picture looks strange. But apart from that, nice one! The front is properly aggressive, the widened wheel arches look cool, and the back with those exhausts and fins between them is good as well. Imagine that car in something like dark blue... I wonder what the hardware in this one will be. 300bhp as mentioned above sounds good, but fwd? They should really put some nice four-wheel-drive in there, then, with 300bhp, it could even come close to the Evo and Impreza STi.

June 11th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#16
Orange1984 Joined: May 21st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 197 Rep Power: 10	Sweet! can't wait to see this car on the road, the ST is amazing but this car Just read this and it says FWD? not sure if it's true Auto Express has obtained exclusive insider details on Ford's barnstorming Focus RS hatchback! These mouth-watering images, leaked from within Ford, show how the flagship Focus will look when it hits showrooms in the first quarter of 2009. The pictures were generated by Ford designers to showcase the features and overall look the ultimate Focus will have, giving a tantalising glimpse of what to expect from the production version. Ford has exclusively revealed that its Golf R32-slayer will be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine, producing in excess of 280bhp and powering the front wheels. And if sending all that power to the two anterior wheels sounds like a recipe for torque steer, fear not, as Ford has equipped the RS with an electronically-controlled limited slip differential which cleverly distributes torque to make sure the power goes onto the road effectively. A four-wheel drive system was deemed too heavy and expensive to justify, particularly as the new LSD system is so impressive. We'll be getting more details shortly, so keep checking Auto Express online to get the definitive story first. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._focus_rs.html Last edited by Orange1984; June 11th, 2008 at 07:41 PM.

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