blwnsmoke Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/25/ford-focus-rs-345-horsepower-video-official/ Those reaching for their calculators will find that works out to 345 horsepower by our standards. The power output is backed up by 324 pound-feet of torque, capable of being boosted up to 347 for up to fifteen seconds at a time. Those figures come from a retuned version of the same 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo four as the one available in the Mustang, but produces over ten percent more power thanks to a new turbocharger, upgraded intake and exhaust, and a larger radiator. All that muscle will be channeled to all four wheels through Ford Performance's new all-wheel drive system with dynamic torque vectoring, launch control, and selectable drive modes, including a Drift Mode that (as you can see from the video below) allows the hot hatch to get more than a little sideways. Official press release in link. Edited June 25, 2015 by blwnsmoke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thats fucking insane! Hmmm this might be a more affordable alternative to a GT350 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-S Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 And how much will this 345HP version cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 :O holy crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Wow! Do want! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 And how much will this 345HP version cost? Ford says the RS will be priced "competitively" with the Subaru WRX STI and Volkswagen Golf R, so figure just under $40,000.Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/1504_11_things_youll_want_to_know_about_the_ford_focus_rs.html#ixzz3e4l9i6QN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 The articulating Transit in the video is pretty cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) I was thinking of a mustang when my truck is paid off (have always wanted one) but I think this vehicle is going to be way too hard to pass up. If it stays under $40k, I'll definitely be happy to welcome this as my 6th Ford.. Edited June 25, 2015 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) WOW that is 152hp per liter. Impressive! Edited June 25, 2015 by Biker16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 WOW that is 152hp per liter. Impressive! Of course it is - it came from Europe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Of course it is - it came from Europe! Why you'd have to go there. this was a peaceful and positive thread. its not like Americans don't like European products. Edited June 25, 2015 by Biker16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just stating what everyone else was thinking. That's not negativity, just a fact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just stating what everyone else was thinking. That's not negativity, just a fact. i was actually thinking why isn't the mustang Turbo making this much power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 i was actually thinking why isn't the mustang Turbo making this much power Because the mustang Turbo is not a Ford Performance model (yet) and the Focus RS is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 i was actually thinking why isn't the mustang Turbo making this much power CAFE. The 2.3L is, like the 2.7L in the F150, intended to be the most fuel efficient *and* most popular engine choice, bumping up FE. An SVO Mustang w/345hp 2.3 is a different matter entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 i was actually thinking why isn't the mustang Turbo making this much power Because it would start stepping on the toes of the 5L V8 in the Mustang...with some tunes and bolt-ons, the Ecoboost Mustang is almost as fast a GT stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Because the mustang Turbo is not a Ford Performance model (yet) and the Focus RS is. Its a big difference in Horsepower between the 2.3 in the RS and the MKC, not so much of a difference between the Focus ST and the Fusion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I wonder what dealer allocation on these will be. I would imagine it won't be the toughest car to buy, but there will be some modicum of exclusivity involved. Any of the dealer guys heard anything yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Its a big difference in Horsepower between the 2.3 in the RS and the MKC, not so much of a difference between the Focus ST and the Fusion. But the ST isn't a RS/SVT/GT350 type no holds barred all out performance machine. If Ford Performance wants to do a hopped up 2.3L EB to slot in between the current 2.3LEB and the GT then they'd use this version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Will there be an Automatic or wet clutch powershift option? I could see that being an advantage in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have to think Ford Performance is looking at high performance DSGs across the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have to think Ford Performance is looking at high performance DSGs across the board. If there's sufficient volume, a 7-speed like VW uses in the Golf would make an excellent choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Will there be an Automatic or wet clutch powershift option? I could see that being an advantage in North America. They've already said no emphatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If it's good enough for the new GT.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Speaking of an SVO Mustang...does the name SVO really have any cache or worth left to it? The last time we saw a SVO branded product was 30 years ago! I saw a restored '85 SVO the other day coming home from work...it looked better then new with a cool license plate that read NO50SVO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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