2016 Ford Focus RS

anthonylee337 · February 04, 2015, 12:25:48 PM

Anyone else reading up on this awesome hatchback? I'm sure this lightweight can be tuned up to 400 horsepower with AWD and a sport tuned suspension. This car will be lightning fast-it will be like a small version of the SHO! I'm sure this car will sell like hot cakes!

EcoPowerParts · February 04, 2015, 12:52:33 PM

It's an RS, been available in EU for years, amazing hot hatch, AWD, 300+ HP and amazing AWD setup.

FracaSHO · February 04, 2015, 12:54:08 PM

I was just reading about it. What caught my eye was that it's the first "performance based" awd system developed by Ford. In other words, the RS is going to be a WRX / Evo killer!

For years I prayed Ford would up the ante in there performance line up. Now that they are producing 12 new performance vehicles in the next 5 years, I'm gonna have a hard time picking which one I want in my garage (I'm the guy that takes forever to order food at a restaurant cause I just can't make up my mind). Be careful what you wish for.

anthonylee337 · February 04, 2015, 01:02:59 PM

http://jalopnik.com/2016-ford-focus-rs-this-is-your-320-hp-awd-monster-ha-1683323602 yes you are correct-RS!

anthonylee337 · February 04, 2015, 01:11:07 PM

Once this car gets tuned I would be curious to see the quarter mile times-it can't weight more than 3200lbs. The 6 speed manual tranny should make it a blast to drive.

Txstrmhntr · February 04, 2015, 01:21:07 PM

If LMS and others can get that 2.3L in the Mustang into the 12s and 11s. A lighter AWD version is going to be insane

wasinger3000 · February 04, 2015, 01:22:39 PM

Oh yeah.. I'm really considering it. I hope they make enough of them.

Txstrmhntr · February 04, 2015, 01:28:40 PM

Quote from: wasinger3000 on February 04, 2015, 01:22:39 PM
Oh yeah.. I'm really considering it. I hope they make enough of them.

I am definitely considering it, it all depends on MSRP at this point

wasinger3000 · February 04, 2015, 01:53:05 PM

Quote from: Txstrmhntr on February 04, 2015, 01:28:40 PM
Quote from: wasinger3000 on February 04, 2015, 01:22:39 PM
Oh yeah.. I'm really considering it. I hope they make enough of them.

I am definitely considering it, it all depends on MSRP at this point

Same here. I don't want to drop 45k on a focus.. it's an awsome focus.. but the inside is still cramped and I bet it won't be the softest ride or the most comfortable.

anthonylee337 · February 04, 2015, 03:24:09 PM

Unfortunately it looks like one of these little babies with all the fixings will be priced well in the 40's.

vernonator · February 04, 2015, 04:25:14 PM

Quote from: Txstrmhntr on February 04, 2015, 01:21:07 PM
If LMS and others can get that 2.3L in the Mustang into the 12s and 11s. A lighter AWD version is going to be insane

Can you imagine Autocrossing that bad boy? It will be like driving a go-kart - with 300+ HP!!!!!

Airbornemaikai · February 04, 2015, 05:13:55 PM

Quote from: anthonylee337 on February 04, 2015, 03:24:09 PM
Unfortunately it looks like one of these little babies with all the fixings will be priced well in the 40's.

This is exactly what I'm afraid of. It sure is nice to see all these new vehicles offering such performance, but at the same time they are just getting more and more expensive, I could not justify spending that kind of money on a car like this

FracaSHO · February 04, 2015, 07:16:39 PM

Quote from: anthonylee337 on February 04, 2015, 01:11:07 PM
Once this car gets tuned I would be curious to see the quarter mile times-it can't weight more than 3200lbs. The 6 speed manual tranny should make it a blast to drive.

That about what he current ST weighs. But add the slightly larger engine, beefier suspension, and awd system. Should be well under 4,000 lbs though.