Car and driver ford focus rs first drive-in

Its called the focus rs, and though its been legal in europe for years, its just now coming to the north america. But for the few who are willing to sacrifice some comfort and refinement for thrills, this is the new it car. It has locked the accountants in a cupboard and bought the tooling. The focus rs s torque vectoring rear drive module rdm can transfer 100 percent of the car s available power to the left or right rear wheel within. Focus rs discussions i figured since were all sitting around not doing much other than waiting word on our vehicle orders, that a new thread would help pass the time.

For instance, the focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. It has the unquantifiable factor that softens the blow of. A very fair point, given the length of buildup this car has had. City car driving ford focus rs fast driving youtube.

There was a considerable amount of excitement around the arrival of the ford focus rs on our longterm test fleet last autumn it was understandable that everyone was jostling for a drive in it. First introduced in 2002, the ford focus rs was produced in very limited quantities during the first and secondgeneration models. A sweeping statement, to be sure, but if you look at car and driver s favorites among these sporty but practical small carsthe. Also standard is a manual transmission and allwheel drive. This is our first look at the 2016 ford focus rs, the blue ovals new allwheel drive hot hatch powered by a 2. Nov 27, 2018 what its really like to own a ford focus rs. Pitted against the 350hp allwheel drive focus rs, the civic type r makes a case for the frontwheel drive performance car. Be the best driver you can be finetune your highperformance driving skills, learn safe driving techniques, and gain a further appreciation for vehicle dynamics from the home of the exclusive ford performance vehicle owner programs. The new model is a development of the focus st but there are very significant electronic, engine. This targetfixated funthievery has become an epidemic, but ford has a pill for it. Winning the chance to be flown by helicopter to a racetrack for personal coaching by the le mans 24 hours ford gt star in the focus rs.

This was, after all, a car that was lauded by all comers. The 2016 ford focus rs is powered by a turbocharged 2. It comes as a fourdoor sedan or fivedoor hatchback. Yes, two years of painstaking research and development and a consultation process that took on board the desires of ken block, us rally driver.

It was understandable that everyone was jostling for a drive in it. Ford has been hyping its allwheel drive hatchback for pretty much a full year, most recently with a viral video campaign featuring more. The stock focus chassis has been one of ford s best efforts for some time, yet the car has been thoroughly reengineered in rs form with 70 percent of its components uprated or redesigned. In pursuit of speed and driver involvement, it also comes with a few compromises in the. Best new ford focus rs uk first drive price, specs and. The ford focus is an extroverted compact car that handles well and can go uptown. Join us at the ford performance racing school the only school to wear the ford oval. It produces a mustang with a unique flatplanecrank v8 and carbonfiber wheels that took second place in our 2016 best drivers car. May 31, 2016 well, with the new focus rs, ford has bitten the bullet. The rs team decided the new rs needed to send power to its rear wheels to go faster than its front drive. It has fitted fourwheel drive, and you know after about 100 yards that it has created something very special. My dad just got one, it has to be the most fun car ive ever rode in. Mountune usa builds many of the engines for the factorysupported rally and rallycross teams and.

Request a test drive for either a car or commercial vehicle here. The focus rx does everything in breakneck pace and in a cloud of burned rubber. Sideslip angle control ssc from ferrari is the closest thing weve seen, but its more like a highly evolved competition mode esc and has an entirely different objective to the focus rss party trick. The ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. Ford has been hyping its allwheel drive hatchback for pretty much a full year, most recently with a viral video campaign featuring more episodes than many hbo dramas. Used 2017 ford focus rs hatchback pricing for sale edmunds. Oct 11, 2016 after my first drive in the focus rs both on road and track, i was highly positive about ford s shoutiest product, although i didnt go so far as calling it god in hatchback form.

Its a much more realistic comparison and yet the focus rs still wins. Read about the 2012 ford focus in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Feb 18, 2009 visit car and driver to research 2009 ford focus rs auto show. Every car i have owned since i passed my test duration. The ford focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. Though its been legal in europe for years, the 2016 ford focus rs is just now coming to the usa. We finally slide behind the wheel of americas first rs model car and driver the ford focus rs is a car that needs little introduction. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy. The ford focus rs is the ridiculously powerful hatchback europe has been teasing us with for years. Mountune usa builds many of the engines for the factorysupported rally and rallycross teams and have kits available at ford.

All the talk is clio rs v fiesta st well this video doesnt answer that question. The internals have been upgraded, along with a new intercooler. A focus rs trim and the sync 3 infotainment system became available for 2016. Here comes the new focus rs the yobbedup, fullbore version of ford s trusty hatch and, just like that, sliding a car on purpose will never be the same again. Valencia, spain im looking out the driver s side window of the 2016 ford focus rs, four wheels spinning in a sideways skid, holding a steady drift. Ford focus south african car launches buying hatchback. We spent a week behind the wheel of the hottest hothatch currently hooning over american roads. A sweeping statement, to be sure, but if you look at car and driver s favorites among these sporty.

It is the 22nd model to carry the rs badge since 1970 and the second focus in the series since 2001. We squeeze the aluminum throttle pedal of the ford focus rs and the engine takes a giant lungful, hurling us under the impulsion of the 305hp, 2. The new ford focus rs is a purists car designed to push the hatchbacks chassis to its limits. Order this ford performance drift stick for your 2016, 2017 or 2018 focus rs from cj pony parts today. And henry tends to be quite good at making these hot hatches. The ford focus rs is the worlds best hot hatchback. Watch ford focus rs showdown golf r, sti, evo x everyday driver on youtube by everydaydriver. They always had ford focus rss in europe, but they never had them in the united states, so the opportunity to have a little nice car that you can take out on the winding roads that was a ford. The ford focus rs is a car that needs little introduction. The announcement was made during a press conference today at the ford.

A blistering first drive in the mclaren p1 gtr automobile. Ford s small sedan takes a big leap forward in refinement. The traction benefits are clear, the focus st hitting 062 mph in 5. The 2016 ford focus rs and the 2016 ford focus st are two of our favorite sporty hatchbacks.

The driver is always responsible to drive in accordance with local laws and prevailing conditions. Do that, and a valve opens on the drivers side tailpipe, letting the exhaust out with a roar and causing the car to backfire, gurgle, and pop like a. Meet the usbound, allwheeldrive 2016 ford focus rs get. The racing drivers at mountune have never gotten their rdu to disengage, either. Find out how you can get behind the wheel of a ford vehicle for a test drive today. The mustang may make a bold statement, but if you are looking for the ultimate performance ford, all you need is a pair of letters. Is drift mode, as ford claims, an industryfirst feature. We finally slide behind the wheel of americas first rs model. Sep 21, 2016 new ford focus rs uk first drive this best new ford focus rs uk first drive price, specs and release date wallpapers was upload on september, 21 2016 by sammie boyer. The thirdgen car was launched in 2015 after many years of. We finally drive americas firstever rs model, and it doesnt disappoint. Once the firstgen focus was replaced in europe, ford set about creating an st.

With its strong emphasis on performance, the 2017 ford focus rs isnt for everybody. Enter the 2012 focus, a car so radically improved from what. The idea for the ecoboost high performance package began when a few performanceoriented ford engineers swapped a focus rs 2. If you are a confident driver and happy steering a car on the throttle, youll appreciate. This is the ford mustang for those who never wanted a ford mustang on a test drive in northern california, we could have mistaken this pony for a european breed. Were hoping to see those features make their way into the nextgeneration focus. Jul 29, 2016 the ford focus rs combines 345bhp with fourwheel drive and drift mode at a price tag under. Mar 31, 2019 mountune have worked their magic on my project ford focus rs with a complete overhaul of the engine bringing power to the 500hp mark. Just about the only way to induce understeer on a track in the focus rs is to trailbrake deep into a corner, a. The focus is a chuffing important car for mr and ms carbuyer here in britain.

Failure to do so could result in accident or injury. Valencia, spain im looking out the drivers side window of the 2016 ford focus rs, four wheels spinning in a sideways skid, holding a steady drift. Ford has been hyping its allwheel drive hatchback for pretty much a full year, most recently with a viral video. It doesnt have to car related nor something that you were expecting. Ford has been hyping its allwheel drive hatchback for pretty much a full year, most recently with a.

Oct 24, 2019 in todays video i head out for a drive in my mk2 focus rs and give my initial impressions on the car. Download other design about new ford focus rs uk first drive in our latest gallery. Feb 07, 2010 now that the fiesta has anchored fords small car portfolio, the focus has grown in size, stature, and luxury. The focus st is an excellent car, while the focus rs dials things up to a completely different level of power and performance. Fits 20162018 focus rs worlds first electronically controlled performance drift stick developed and fully tested by the ford performance vehicle and parts teams inspired by rally racing, the ford performance drift stick provides a way to perform largeangle drifts in the focus rs simple bolt in plug and play installation and removal. Even at james may speeds, on a roundabout in hounslow, this car feels cleverer than is normal. In this hyperhatch class, only civic type r truly challenges the rs in flatout performance, and the honda won the comparison test. Combining the traction of an allwheel drive car with the agility of a rearwheel drive one makes the rs the best of both worlds, and helps it stand out from other hot hatches. Including collecting top gear s own car of the year award. A high performance car, might not have lots of niceties for guest. The ford focus rss engine spins up turbocharged torque that tests the tires when the car is in drift mode, essentially a controlled, curving skid. Ford focus rs v subaru wrx sti v volkswagen golf r comparison. The focus rs picks up where the focus and fiesta st left off, stretching the abilities of a proven chassis and coaxing out a true drivers car.

Sep 20, 2019 officially known as the 2020 ford mustang 2. In terms of ford focus mpg, the 2017 rs gets an estimated 22 mpg combined 19 city and 25 highway, compared to the 2017 ford focus st with 2. At a recent ford press event, we got to drive the focus rs on a short autocross course and take a ride in another focus rs. The fantastic ford focus rs enters its final year of production packed with performance paraphernalia and ready to.