Ben G
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it's the colour of the focus in my avatar behind the orange one. just noticed 
does look nice though
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BluKoo
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Right enough lad
Shame its going to be FWD (according to the article).
My dad was pretty keen on the new RS and even registered his interest with ford.
Not too sure i can see him following up with the order now...
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Steve X16XE
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280bhp and powering the front wheels.
Hmmm, why? Why not make it a 4 wheel drive?
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BluKoo
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I guess it'll be quicker with the FWD system.
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Steve X16XE
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A four-wheel drive system was deemed too heavy and expensive to justify, particularly as the new LSD system is so impressive.
I should have read on
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BluKoo
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Me too...
I wonder just how impressive the fancy new diff is going to be?
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Steve X16XE
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Wanna book a test drive? Then steal it
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Jill
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Incase anyone is interested:
Spotted on the ring.
NEW FORD FOCUS RS ON TRACK AS FIRST DETAILS CONFIRMED
Cologne, June 12, 2008 – Ford RS is back and the all-new Focus RS is on track! An early prototype of the fastest Focus road car to date is now undergoing performance and durability testing at the challenging Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its launch in 2009.
The principal architect of the Focus RS project is Ford of Europe’s Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles, Jost Capito, whose Team RS development group were responsible for the first generation Focus RS in 2002, and more recently, the Fiesta ST and the new Focus ST.
Capito said: “The new Focus RS is as much a car for driving enthusiasts as the one before it and classic Ford RS models of the past. We’re staying true to the core RS principles of a no-compromise, affordable high performance road car you can live with. The new Focus RS will have the muscles, heart and soul of a genuine RS and will be exciting to drive every day.”
The all-new Focus RS features a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine, based on Focus ST, but significantly revised to generate over 280PS and more than 400 Nm of torque, thus achieving an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
Various chassis innovations, developed in conjunction with Ford’s Advanced Engineering Centre in Aachen are being tuned for the new car by the Cologne-based Ford Team RS. Their overriding objective is to achieve optimized driving dynamics and on road performance through an advanced technology front-wheel drive system, combined with a limited-slip differential.
“In early prototypes based on Focus ST vehicles, the new system is more than meeting our targets for exceptional levels of traction, handling and steering,” Capito added. “Given that the enthusiastic team behind the car are all performance vehicle enthusiasts, you can imagine that our standards are high.”
Ford Focus – A great starting point
The standard Ford Focus is an excellent base for a high performance car – agile, responsive and stable.
While the latest Focus ST has already proved this to be the case, the new RS will take these qualities to the next level, benefitting from extensive engineering knowledge gained through the Company’s highly successful Motorsport programmes, notably with the Focus World Rally Car.
“We have no doubt that we can enhance the acclaimed qualities of the already excellent Focus for an even higher performance model than the ST,” Capito added. “Now, we are going through the rigorous job of proving out our technical approach in extensive testing and tuning over a variety of roads including the most demanding track in the world, the “Green Hell” that is the Nürburgring Nordschleife!”
“With two consecutive Manufacturers’ World Rally Championship titles and the success of Fiesta and Focus ST models, we have the knowledge and the experience. The time is right for Ford to deliver a new high performance model for the legions of loyal Ford RS customers around Europe,” Capito concluded.
The new Focus RS test and development programme is now well underway and will continue for several months, prior to the vehicle being readied for production in early 2009.
Although the internet and car magazines around the globe have continued to offer their opinions as to how the new car will look and drive, customers will get the first look at a production-intent vehicle with its world premiere at the London Motor Show in late July.
Further technical details of the all-new Focus RS will be released closer to launch.
Taken from:
http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=154589
JILL 
[Edited on 12-06-2008 by Jill]
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col
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Whittie
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If it comes out to look like that, it'll be ace. Ford have done well.
Better be in one of the shades of imperial blue though!
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Jill
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Originally posted by Whittie
If it comes out to look like that, it'll be ace. Ford have done well.
Better be in one of the shades of imperial blue though!
I'm hoping it comes out in just one classic colour, like the mk1 FRS. Guess we shall have to see how it is unveiled at the Motorshow. I'm also wondering if particular comapnies will be involved again like OZ, Brembo, Sparco etc etc. And how many are going to be made. Duncan our FRS registtrar on the RSOC is going to the press preview day July 21st so will have info then too 
JILL
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Robbo
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I registered my interest a few months back 
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Whittie
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I can imagine the new ones having the big brembo's and the big sparco seats like the old one.
Not sure what alloys they'll go for though. Comp mo's as standard?? 
Also the 2.5 turbo engine will be immense
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mwg
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Looks loads better in the pics Jill posted. Disgusting in that shite green colour.
Liking the old RS better at the moment though....
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Whittie
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Old RS is cool
Jill, you'll probably know loftys...?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexwhitfield/sets/72157604638770478/
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Jill
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Originally posted by Whittie
I can imagine the new ones having the big brembo's and the big sparco seats like the old one.
Not sure what alloys they'll go for though. Comp mo's as standard??
Also the 2.5 turbo engine will be immense
I think I'll be happy if it doesn't end up looking like an ST tbh. Not sure about the alloys, but in all the pictures shown up until recently they look like st alloys  yuk!!!
JILL
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Jill
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Originally posted by Whittie
Old RS is cool
Jill, you'll probably know loftys...?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexwhitfield/sets/72157604638770478/
Yeah Lawrence! He sold his RS now and another fella off RSOC has it so it's gone to a good home! Lofty's on my facebook too- quality chap, top guy! 
JILL
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Jill
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Originally posted by Whittie
Old RS is cool
FACT And spoken like a true gentleman! haha
JILL
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Whittie
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He's a good lad
He's driving a diesel 306 now 
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mwg
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Dont understand why they haven't made it 4WD with all that power
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deano87
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Quite like that - rear spoiler isn't too bad from side on.
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Steve X16XE
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Originally posted by Matty G
Dont understand why they haven't made it 4WD with all that power
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A four-wheel drive system was deemed too heavy and expensive to justify, particularly as the new LSD system is so impressive.
That's why.
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Scotty_B
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Very Nice. I'm sure it will look like that as if it doesn't it'll look like an ST. 
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Iain M
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Thats a quality car, i would have ine what ever the colour at the end of the day its a stunning focus RS.
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Tom
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Wrong wheel drive, they had an opportunity to properely rival to the big jap cars here, even with a trick lsd it won't be anything near as good as an Evo X. Not adverse to the looks and i'm sure they will spec it up in a similar fashion to the orgional RS but they would have been taken so much more seriously if they spent the extra on 4wd, saying that I suppose it depends on how much they will be selling for.
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