New Focus RS has more powerful 2.3 engine

[deep south]

I see Ford UK have now got a brochure for the Focus RS on the website.

I thought it had the same EB engine as the Mustang, but it is more powerful - 350PS rather than 317PS. Top speed is a rather scary 165mph. 0-62 is 4.7 secs. Not bad for a base price of £29,000

Ford are not doing a great job with the marketing consistency are they; as standard it has "silver finish" wheels, with black being an option at £595.

Anyone considering a faster 5 door hatch for the same money as the EB mustang...?

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[SteveS]

I see Ford UK have now got a brochure for the Focus RS on the website.

I thought it had the same EB engine as the Mustang, but it is more powerful - 350PS rather than 317PS. Top speed is a rather scary 165mph. 0-62 is 4.7 secs. Not bad for a base price of £29,000

Ford are not doing a great job with the marketing consistency are they; as standard it has "silver finish" wheels, with black being an option at £595.

Anyone considering a faster 5 door hatch for the same money as the EB mustang...?

Hell no. Nothing exciting me about that ;)

Bet there's a lot more effort goes into marketing that. Just one more thing to take their attention away from Mustang.

 

[jord79]

Anyone considering a faster 5 door hatch for the same money as the EB mustang...?

no

 

[Travel Lad]

Hell no. Nothing exciting me about that ;)

:amen:

Tons of go faster hatchbacks around - ONLY 1 MUSTANG :first:

 

[Kristian87]

The RS is no match for the Mustang!!! But the power and 0-60 is bloody impressive! The price for the RS makes the Mustang look even better value IMO. Ok, it's more powerful than the Ecoboost but it's still a 5 door hatchback! Wonder how many of those they will sell?!

 

[Ian whu]

I had the older RS.
I did put my name down for the RS, but then changed my mind, because I think you will see more of them on the road.
That's the only reason I went with the mustang, will be more exclusive.

 

[marks]

I see Ford UK have now got a brochure for the Focus RS on the website.

I thought it had the same EB engine as the Mustang, but it is more powerful - 350PS rather than 317PS. Top speed is a rather scary 165mph. 0-62 is 4.7 secs. Not bad for a base price of £29,000

Ford are not doing a great job with the marketing consistency are they; as standard it has "silver finish" wheels, with black being an option at £595.

Anyone considering a faster 5 door hatch for the same money as the EB mustang...?

If only they had got rid of that ridiculous spoiler at the back! Otherwise seems a very accomplished piece of kit, especially when it costs less than a 'hairdressers' Audi TT.

 

[SteveS]

Too many doors...

 

[Lone Survivor]

Too many doors...

.......and that's a fact, pass it on

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