22-07-2008 - British Motor Show

Vandaag werd de persdag gehouden voor genodigden, maar morgen zal de British Motor Show officieel zijn deuren openen voor het publiek. Helaas kunnen we zelf niet naar deze show, maar mocht je als bezoeker aan onze site wel gaan, maak dan voor je mede 'Focus' liefhebbers foto's van de Focus RS en stuur deze naar ons in. De mooiste foto's zullen we dan hier plaatsen. Mocht je tijdens die show leuke folders en/of leuk ander materiaal kunnen bemachtigen van deze nu al, fantastische auto, neem dit dan ook mee voor de webmaster van deze site. Stuur de foto's van een minimaal formaat van 1024x768 in naar: webmaster@focusmania.com

Ford Focus RS

It's the most eagerly anticipated Ford for years and it's finally arrived!

The most anticipated fast Ford for years made its global debut at the British Motor Show today – the Focus RS. Powered by a 296bhp version of the 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine from the Focus ST, the new RS is the most powerful Ford of Europe vehicle ever. No official performance figures are available yet but Ford RS boss Jost Capito estimated a 0-60mph time of less than six seconds. Top speed is likely to exceed 150mph.
Revealed in a lurid shade of green, the Focus RS certainly wowed crowds – and Stephen Odell, chief operating officer Ford of Europe, said that if enough visitors to the show say that they want the colour, the company will make it available. The bright hue harks back to the original 1960 Escort RS1600, and also honours Ford’s World Rally partner, BP Ultimate.

While the rally cars are four-wheel drive, the Focus RS is front wheel drive like the ST, but gets a Quaife differential and a new suspension system, known as RevoKnuckle. “We thought about four-wheel drive,” said Jost Capito, “but it adds weight and cost. When we combined RevoKnuckle with the new differential, we were amazed at how well they worked together. It is as if the two systems were made for each other.”
Capito went on to explain that the Focus RS still has some development ahead of it, but this will be completed within six months. Sales will start early next year, the car carrying a price tag of £25,000. A production run of 10,000 models is expected.

Bekijk hier het filmpje van de Ford Focus RS vanaf de British Motor Show:

Bron: www.autoexpress.co.uk en nog een filmpje: blip.tv/file/1102775

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