2016 Focus RS pricing released, $35,730 (MSRP)

dmharvey79 · September 17, 2015, 03:02:43 PM

Quote from: ajpturbo on September 17, 2015, 02:20:51 PM
Quote from: dmharvey79 on September 17, 2015, 11:21:15 AM
Stock 0-60 on this Focus RS is 4.7 seconds, so it sounds like it will have plenty of torque. Once LMS works their magic that should improve significantly too.

It will have plenty of torque relatively speaking but won't be able to match the torque of the sho with stock turbos

I'd be concerned if it did match SHO numbers somehow. We're talking a 2.3L and a 3.5L, haha.

CroR1 · September 17, 2015, 03:36:23 PM

with a tune, and assuming RS will be much lighter, I will not be surprised if it kicks SHO's butt. Hence, even and eco mustang seems to be a bit faster than SHO after some mods.

AJP turbo · September 17, 2015, 04:04:34 PM

I didn't say match the speed I said match the torque....something to be said for 400 wtq at 2500 rpm...no eco stang or rs will do that...if I'm not mistaken I think the 2.3 ecoboost has a larger turbo than the sho which will mean more lag and a later light off rpm...the sho has to have a small enough turbo that 1.75 liters can spool...that's why our shos have virtually 0 lag

Are the eco stangs running mid 12's with a tune?...no doubt the focus rs will put up good 1/4 mile times due to it having a manual and or a dual clutch tranny with launch control...even tho we have awd we can't launch well because we have a auto slushbox of a tranny...to get good numbers from the rs u will have to rev high and dump the clutch and with a tune and increase boost and awd I doubt the stock clutch will take that long...Taurus on the other hand will allow me to masturbate and cool my balls while running down the track ha! Suckers

PokerMunkee · September 17, 2015, 04:16:03 PM

Forcus RS will hopefully beat up the Golf R and STi. The '17 Raptor will have EB and is rated around 450HP/445lb-ft. New Super Duty gets revealed next week at TX state fair. GM got fined $900M for covering up evidence in defect that caused 124 deaths. Good times to be on team Ford!

ZSHO · September 17, 2015, 04:41:52 PM

Quote from: ajpturbo on September 17, 2015, 04:04:34 PM
I didn't say match the speed I said match the torque....something to be said for 400 wtq at 2500 rpm...no eco stang or rs will do that...if I'm not mistaken I think the 2.3 ecoboost has a larger turbo than the sho which will mean more lag and a later light off rpm...the sho has to have a small enough turbo that 1.75 liters can spool...that's why our shos have virtually 0 lag

Are the eco stangs running mid 12's with a tune?...no doubt the focus rs will put up good 1/4 mile times due to it having a manual and or a dual clutch tranny with launch control...even tho we have awd we can't launch well because we have a auto slushbox of a tranny...to get good numbers from the rs u will have to rev high and dump the clutch and with a tune and increase boost and awd I doubt the stock clutch will take that long...Taurus on the other hand will allow me to masturbate and cool my balls while running down the track ha! Suckers

I sure like the entertainment, will definetly (boost)the ratings up a notch.lol. Z

s1krr · September 17, 2015, 09:42:19 PM

This is very tempting

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ZSHO · September 17, 2015, 10:11:16 PM

I just received an email from Ford racing,hope you guys enjoy it. Z http://racing.ford.com/series/more-racing/news/articles/2015/09/ford-reveals-all-new-focus-rs-sprints-to-62-mph-in-4-7-seconds--.html

SHOnUup · September 17, 2015, 10:42:29 PM

The Focus looks to be a real "hot" hatch...as usual Livernois will give it It's best chance and opportunity to put down the best #'s. It's just what they do, we could count the ways. But that doesn't mean other tuners won't have respectable times also.

Ecoboost Mustang at CAD

Look at the wrinkle, wheels almost in the air...was running 12.6 though.

I think the launch strategy was off, revving way high building alot of boost prior to and during staging...videos to come...just looked like it killed 1st gear.

Anyways, Ford has brought us some goodies, that with just a simple tune can surprise many thought to be muscle cars...way to go Ford

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dmharvey79 · September 18, 2015, 12:11:11 AM

Quote from: ajpturbo on September 17, 2015, 04:04:34 PM
I didn't say match the speed I said match the torque....something to be said for 400 wtq at 2500 rpm...no eco stang or rs will do that...if I'm not mistaken I think the 2.3 ecoboost has a larger turbo than the sho which will mean more lag and a later light off rpm...the sho has to have a small enough turbo that 1.75 liters can spool...that's why our shos have virtually 0 lag

Are the eco stangs running mid 12's with a tune?...no doubt the focus rs will put up good 1/4 mile times due to it having a manual and or a dual clutch tranny with launch control...even tho we have awd we can't launch well because we have a auto slushbox of a tranny...to get good numbers from the rs u will have to rev high and dump the clutch and with a tune and increase boost and awd I doubt the stock clutch will take that long...Taurus on the other hand will allow me to masturbate and cool my balls while running down the track ha! Suckers

It will definitely be interesting to see what these cars do once they're out for a while. With launch control and the ability to get 70% to the rear wheels they should put able to down pretty solid 1/4-mile times. It is my understanding that they'll only be offering the vehicle with a manual transmission and the double clutch is part of the AWD system. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...

dmharvey79 · September 18, 2015, 12:23:43 AM

For the EcoBoost Mustang, it looks like LMS had one putting out 327HP and 427TQ at around 3250 RPMs with just a tune. That vehicle ran a 12.6 1/4-mile (1.6793 60') and it didn't have the performance package, just a tune and drag radials.

Any guesses on tuned numbers and/or times if Ford is claiming 'over 330HP' for the stock Focus RS?

LMS EcoBoost Mustang:
https://youtu.be/H2dkcQGQBXs

dmharvey79 · September 18, 2015, 12:55:04 AM

My guess for the Focus RS with a tune... 365HP / 375TQ with a 12.3 1/4-mile time.

SHOnUup · September 18, 2015, 06:19:20 AM

Quote from: dmharvey79 on September 18, 2015, 12:23:43 AM
For the EcoBoost Mustang, it looks like LMS had one putting out 327HP and 427TQ at around 3250 RPMs with just a tune. That vehicle ran a 12.6 1/4-mile (1.6793 60') and it didn't have the performance package, just a tune and drag radials.

Any guesses on tuned numbers and/or times if Ford is claiming 'over 330HP' for the stock Focus RS?

LMS EcoBoost Mustang:
https://youtu.be/H2dkcQGQBXs

They had it running 11's too...it is now tore apart and new bigger things are on the way for it!!!

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brian.t.flynn.9 · September 18, 2015, 07:08:15 AM

It could fit INSIDE MY FLEX!

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AJP turbo · September 18, 2015, 07:56:51 AM

Quote from: dmharvey79 on September 18, 2015, 12:23:43 AM
For the EcoBoost Mustang, it looks like LMS had one putting out 327HP and 427TQ at around 3250 RPMs with just a tune. That vehicle ran a 12.6 1/4-mile (1.6793 60') and it didn't have the performance package, just a tune and drag radials.

Any guesses on tuned numbers and/or times if Ford is claiming 'over 330HP' for the stock Focus RS?

LMS EcoBoost Mustang:
https://youtu.be/H2dkcQGQBXs

Slicks = .5 sec
He can have his 12.6 with slicks I'll take my 12.6 with stock tires. There is a titty bar on the way home from my track. Id drive through a rain storm and already have some titties in my face while they were putting their street tires back on..I love those people..they say they run a certain time but as the car sits it wouldn't run that..

SHOnUup · September 18, 2015, 08:20:30 AM

Quote from: ajpturbo on September 18, 2015, 07:56:51 AM
Quote from: dmharvey79 on September 18, 2015, 12:23:43 AM
For the EcoBoost Mustang, it looks like LMS had one putting out 327HP and 427TQ at around 3250 RPMs with just a tune. That vehicle ran a 12.6 1/4-mile (1.6793 60') and it didn't have the performance package, just a tune and drag radials.

Any guesses on tuned numbers and/or times if Ford is claiming 'over 330HP' for the stock Focus RS?

LMS EcoBoost Mustang:
https://youtu.be/H2dkcQGQBXs

Slicks = .5 sec
He can have his 12.6 with slicks I'll take my 12.6 with stock tires. There is a titty bar on the way home from my track. Id drive through a rain storm and already have some titties in my face while they were putting their street tires back on..I love those people..they say they run a certain time but as the car sits it wouldn't run that..

Yeah, they were doing something wrong on the launch I feel...but it only took them 5 minutes at the most to change. They were fast. The guy actually came over and asked what we were running and then said he was getting a SHO next...lol

From the bits and pieces I picked up from talking to a few different people about the 2.3, too much power bends the rods in them so they're not being pushed that hard anymore to protect the integrity of the vehicle...

Just a tune and Livernois had it running 12.6 on their shop ecostang.

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