Stretch Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/new-ford-focus-rs-coming-america/ Love it so far. 330hp in a hatchback will definitely move out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/new-ford-focus-rs-coming-america/ Love it so far. 330hp in a hatchback will definitely move out. I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 FWD though, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No AWD, no care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 FWD though, correct? and 5 dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No AWD, no care. I don't mind the FWD, as you wouldn't be using this for anything too wild. The Fiesta ST handles amazing! It's pretty hard to believe, but it does. I feel 320+hp in that chassis is way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 The last Focus RS, with the Volvo 5 cyl, had some special diff that apparently made it handle super well. Still, I don't get why they don't pull a Subaru and offer AWD versions just like their race cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't mind the FWD, as you wouldn't be using this for anything too wild. The Fiesta ST handles amazing! It's pretty hard to believe, but it does. I feel 320+hp in that chassis is way too much. Yeah I have a Focus ST with a Cobb AP and even with just a Stage 1 93oct tune, the front wheels can't keep traction. Without AWD there's really no reason to get an RS over an ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 IF this shows up stateside with AWD, then I might trade the MS3 in. Price depending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No AWD, no 2 door, no care. LOVED the RS due to the turbo awd goodness and two doors, but if it only comes as the 4 door and fwd it will be completely ruined. Wonder how hard it would be to import a RS from Europe over here and if it could be title'd and driven on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Somebody on another site said "Credible sources say AWD and ~$37k fully loaded". He failed to tell anybody what these credible sources were though. If it's AWD and I can scoop one up low 30s I will seriously consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 if its awd ill scoop one up, I have hoped that ford would eventually do this. However a 300awhp car that responds very well to slight mods might put a hurt on mustang sales. That being said, most people who would purchase a mustang will most likely still purchase that mustang. Ill take the RS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 The last Focus RS, with the Volvo 5 cyl, had some special diff that apparently made it handle super well. Still, I don't get why they don't pull a Subaru and offer AWD versions just like their race cars. I think it was just a special knuckle, later copied on GM cars as the HiPer Strut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 if its awd ill scoop one up, I have hoped that ford would eventually do this. However a 300awhp car that responds very well to slight mods might put a hurt on mustang sales. That being said, most people who would purchase a mustang will most likely still purchase that mustang. Ill take the RS... I don't think it would hurt Mustang sales. Like you said, people will always buy Mustangs no matter what else is out there. Some people just love the things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Considering the Focus RS has always been FWD, I doubt they will make the change to AWD, unless it has just too much power for an FWD drivetrain. Excited to see the RS' over here though, after seeing the Green last gen RS that Ford USA has. Interested to see how sales will compare to the ST, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 No AWD, no 2 door, no care. LOVED the RS due to the turbo awd goodness and two doors, but if it only comes as the 4 door and fwd it will be completely ruined. Wonder how hard it would be to import a RS from Europe over here and if it could be title'd and driven on the street. The RS has never been AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 No AWD, no care. Bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 ST is already a handful being FWD, adding more power and keeping FWD should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yeah I have a Focus ST with a Cobb AP and even with just a Stage 1 93oct tune, the front wheels can't keep traction. Without AWD there's really no reason to get an RS over an ST. What's the power gain? I'm still waiting for warm dry pavement for good traction but more power is always good. Maybe a ride is in order come spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 No AWD, no care. yep No care here either. If Ford has decided to cap the power, this suggests that the RS will remain front-wheel drive only. Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/new-ford-focus-rs-coming-america/#ixzz2uTyDv7CB Follow us: @digitaltrends on Twitter | digitaltrendsftw on Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 The RS has never been AWD. I always thought the RS was AWD and we only got the FWD ST... Damn never knew it was only FWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I always thought the RS was AWD and we only got the FWD ST... Damn never knew it was only FWD. You've been worshiping a false prophet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 you can dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Neat wheel hop machine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 They aren't showing how angry he is when he ESP light kicks on every time he goes near the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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