2016 Focus RS--hot hatches keep getting hotter!!

pavulon · 04-11-2015, 03:57 PM

PorscheGAL · PorscheGAL's Garage

Ours has been reserved:

We contacted a dealer in December when the rumor mill started talking about it. When it was officially announced, the dealer called to confirm we still wanted it. There are 4 or 5 more people behind us.

I think they may be a little hard to come by. My husband can't wait to test the Drift button.

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

I'm impressed by these...

onewhippedpuppy · 04-11-2015, 04:45 PM

Love it, I'd love to have one. Ford is on a serious roll.

911SauCy · 911SauCy's Garage

They are sweet...I'm interested in the "drift" button as well

legion · 04-11-2015, 05:43 PM

These are FWD?

I'd consider one that was RWD or AWD.

911SauCy · 911SauCy's Garage

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Originally Posted by legion

These are FWD?

I'd consider one that was RWD or AWD.

AWD but 75% can go to the rears.

Still leaves me interested

legion · 04-11-2015, 06:10 PM

I see, this isn't the Focus ST

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porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

I'm interested as well. The ST is brilliant this should be magical!

crb07 · crb07's Garage

Looks like a RS500 model as well. Can not find any pricing.

BReif61 · 04-12-2015, 06:29 AM

Has there been any solid info on pricing yet?

speeder · speeder's Garage

So is the ST FWD?

onewhippedpuppy · 04-12-2015, 07:08 AM

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So is the ST FWD?

Yes. It's a great car but does tend to torque steer. The RS with AWD should be damn good.

BReif61 · 04-12-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by speeder

So is the ST FWD?

Think

GTi = Focus ST

Golf R = Focus RS

Only give the Fords a good 40hp advantage (or more).

SeanPizzle · 04-12-2015, 12:39 PM

I would guess this to be a 37-38K car. Like the STi, EVO (RIP) or golf R

Ronbo · 04-12-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BReif61

Has there been any solid info on pricing yet?

Not announced yet. Speculation has it priced similar to the Golf R and Subaru STI.

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rammstein · 04-13-2015, 08:55 AM

Ford is interesting- they have 2 cars coming out late this year that I would seriously consider- the Focus RS and the Mustang GT350. I can't ever remember lusting after 2 Fords. Very interesting times.

pavulon · 04-13-2015, 11:36 AM

Agreed. But each time I think something new is the bees knees, there is something else new that raises the bar. When I say that, I'm not just limiting it to Ford however. The older I get, the broader my tastes become. IMO, there are a TON of really, really neat cars out there.

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Originally Posted by rammstein

Ford is interesting- they have 2 cars coming out late this year that I would seriously consider- the Focus RS and the Mustang GT350. I can't ever remember lusting after 2 Fords. Very interesting times.