Ford Focus RS500
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Depends what you class as "near future" I suppose. The current RS will never be 4WD, but the next (Mk3) RS is going to be 4WD with an electric motor (circa 100ps) powering the real wheels and a 2.0litre 4pot turbo engine (circa 250ps) for the front, allegedly.
They're making 500 of them, it's an RS, so why not.
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Original what? Mk1 Focus RS?
The original RS500 was named after the power output of the race car, not the amount made. It seems a bit sad to name a marketing run-out special after such a great car Ford had in the past.
No, the original RS500.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA1Ao-GBe8Q
So by that logic the RS200 had 200bhp in the race car and the RS2000 had well, lots.
A minimum 500 Evolution cars were required to be made after the base requirement of 5000 homologation cars.
The RS200 wasn't a run-out special, unless you start including some of the switchgear.
The original RS500 was named after the amount made.
http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/car_info/Serrs500.htm
It's been mentioned twice now that the OP is wrong and it's actually 350PS.
You're forgiven
Ford have been sticking RS badges on tat for loads of years, it's just the tag they add to the 'performance' cars to carry on the heritage, nothing more. Remember the MK6 Escort R2000? only 150ps, now that's a car undeserving of the RS badge.
You're forgiven
Ford have been sticking RS badges on tat for loads of years, it's just the tag they add to the 'performance' cars to carry on the heritage, nothing more.
I still think they should leave special names like 'RS500' or 'RS200' alone, the 'RS2000' and 'Mexico' mk6(?) escorts were especially annoying.
I still think they should leave special names like 'RS500' or 'RS200' alone, the 'RS2000' and 'Mexico' mk6(?) escorts were especially annoying.
It's a car company raping and defacing it's heritage to sell a few cars, nothing new there
Absolutely lovely, however would be SO paranoid over the matte finish, one ding, scrap with a bag etc.... it'll show a mark, can't polish that out!
Also, with the "£35k lolool" brigade, its a special limited run, they cant price it at £30k or under as thats pretty much the price of the normal RS.
Also, with the "£35k lolool" brigade, its a special limited run, they cant price it at £30k or under as thats pretty much the price of the normal RS.
People seem to think these will be bought because they are the best car for the money, just lol.
To let people know..
This 35k RS doesnt even get you full leather recaros and sat nav, they are optional extras. Ford really trying to squeeze the most money out of people who will buy one.
Would I want one...YES
Would I buy one...NO!
This 35k RS doesnt even get you full leather recaros and sat nav, they are optional extras. Ford really trying to squeeze the most money out of people who will buy one.
Would I want one...YES
Would I buy one...NO!