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01-27-2009, 01:36 PM
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| First Ford Focus RS Rolls Off the Production Line in Germany
The first example of Ford's fastest European production vehicle to date has rolled off the line at its Saarlouis plant in Germany.
The hotly-anticipated new Ford Focus RS marks the second coming of the Rallye Sport moniker to the Focus and its 22nd appearance in its wider 40-year history. Beginning in Germany in the late sixties, the RS brand gathered pace across Europe in 1970 with the launch of the Ford Escort RS1600. Its history parallels that of the RS' Saarlouis production facility, which since opening in 1970 has produced over eleven million vehicles from Escort and Capri to Fiesta and Focus three, five-door, ST and Estate models.
Expected to shift the most units in Swiss, British and German markets, the RS will be available in more than 20 European countries, including Russia, to capitalise on its near cult status and satisfying demand from its loyal following - whose enthusiasm arguably jolted Ford into bringing the Focus RS back into production.
The new RS is powered by Ford's 305 PS turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder Duratec engine, achieving the RS a top speed of 160 mph and 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds. Harking back to its roots and finishing off a striking exterior, a 1970s-reminiscent 'Ultimate' Le Mans Green paintwork is offered in addition to 'impressive' Frozen White and Performance Blue finishes. Wider arches and track, unique bumpers front and rear as well as a large venturi tunnel and imposing spoiler at the rear are the primary exterior modifications over the ST it is based on.
"We are excited that a new RS-badged Ford performance model is back in our portfolio and that production at Saarlouis is starting on schedule," said John Fleming, Ford of Europe Chairman and CEO. "And I'm confident that [customers] will fall for it the moment they get behind the wheel."    | 
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01-27-2009, 01:40 PM
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why cant we get this here its such an awesome car
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01-27-2009, 01:40 PM
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Love the green color...
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01-27-2009, 02:11 PM
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Ford should try importing European hot-hatch into N.america again.
Good looking, but just a bit slower than I expected for the 0-100km/h time..
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01-27-2009, 02:28 PM
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y can't we implement their designs here? North American designs are directed for fat ppl
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01-27-2009, 02:28 PM
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crush the spoiler and the rear air dam, otherwise looks very good
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01-27-2009, 02:46 PM
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this would easily sell here,
i'd consider the ford fiesta as well for a small hatchback, one of the funnest fords i've driven
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01-27-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cococly Good looking, but just a bit slower than I expected for the 0-100km/h time.. | It's the gear shift - 0-60mph = 0-92km/h, so that 8km/h extra takes a little longer... :P
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01-27-2009, 03:31 PM
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60mph is actually 96.6km
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01-27-2009, 03:50 PM
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whats with automakers these days?
Always the opposite of butter face. looks good in the front, ugly as fuck in the back.
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01-27-2009, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by The_AK this would easily sell here,
i'd consider the ford fiesta as well for a small hatchback, one of the funnest fords i've driven | Would people really pay for a 40K Ford focus in the North American market?
I'm not too sure of that.
In a move to help market Ford's image they can sell a "Limited" number of them, if they really wanted to. But I don't see it coming anytime soon.
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01-27-2009, 05:22 PM
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The new European Ford Focus will be built in the US (ex Expedition plants).. so the cost should come down substantially.
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