2010 Focus RS -- first US drive

[68fastback]

Woohoo!! the pup rocks (http://jalopnik.com/5535150/2010-ford-focus-rs-first-us-drive)! :woohoo: ;-)

[JTB]

Wow!

Hopefully FORD will come to their senses and import this, VW will be shaking in their BOOTS.

If you read this article, for a laugh scroll down in the comments and check out the "gearbox": KREBS and his Girly Shots. What a tool. LOL!

[Shlbylvr]

I saw a few Focus ST's in SA.. Not sure they have the RS..

They really look pretty cute..

http://www.ford.co.za/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1178865776395&pagename=FMCSA/DFYPage/Ford-Default&c=DFYPage&site=FMCSA

[68fastback]

There's also (in Europe) a 365HP RS500 version in a special separately-serialled factory build -- the closest thing to the actual ralley racers you can drive on the street.

Only making 500 or 1000 (forget) of the RS500s.

[JTB]

There's also (in Europe) a 365HP RS500 version in a special separately-serialled factory build -- the closest thing to the actual ralley racers you can drive on the street.

Only making 500 or 1000 (forget) of the RS500s.

All four wheels have to be turing for that one Dan, or it would just be stupid crazy....in that little tiny car. :bigguy:

[68fastback]

I suspect you're right, JT.

Here's a short video from their Euro website (http://www.focusrs500.com/focusRs500PressKit.htm):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkUG92nP0U

[Johnny Dangerously]

All four wheels have to be turing for that one Dan, or it would just be stupid crazy....in that little tiny car. :bigguy:
Agreed.

I think right around 300 HP is the max that they try & run through the front wheels without going to all wheel drive. Although, the lighter the car, I imagine the max HP through the front wheels alone goes down accordingly.


`

[Ebony Princess]

That's impressive... nice car

[68fastback]

Hi EP, welcome!!

[Shlbylvr]

Dan, I posted a pic of an Orange ST on my "Cars in SA " thread..