![]() ![]() “The 2009 production start for Focus RS has marked the 10th anniversary of Ford Focus and 40 years of Ford RS, backed by two consecutive World Rally Manufacturers’ Championship titles. “Our flexible manufacturing and the use of shared commodities really helps to produce vehicles like Focus RS, without having to make large manufacturing investments or build off-line,” adds Capito. By 2008, Ford of Europe’s flexible manufacturing strategy had created the ability to build low volume vehicles efficiently and there were several key milestones to mark. Research work began in earnest, while the timing for introducing the high-performance model was considered. The result was a short but complicated set of priorities: the pace and performance feel of the previous RS, but with even more power and greater stability durable circuit performance, but with greater comfort for everyday driving. We didn’t just want to repeat that formula for new Focus RS and the views and requirements of RS fans were incredibly helpful in creating this car’s everyday side,” Wheeler continues. The previous Focus RS was created to give that limited edition, ‘World Rally car for the road’ feel, which made it an extreme experience. “We’re in regular contact with RS owners and enthusiasts across Europe and their views helped shape our own. The team’s other benchmark was the previous-generation Focus RS, and here their own opinions and analysis was augmented by the views of owners. ST re-framed what we and our customers could expect of a new RS and it became an excellent development base,” explains John Wheeler. This was already 10PS more than the previous Focus RS. “In developing Focus ST, we reached 225PS and 320Nm torque with the 2.5-litre Duratec and the outstanding Focus chassis handled it comfortably. Perhaps surprisingly, that work didn’t involve the name ‘RS’ at all, for the group was concentrating then on fine tuning the latest Focus ST model. Their result is a car capable of lapping the legendary 20.8km (12.3 mile) Nuerburgring Nordschleife repeatedly at speed and equally adept at cruising home afterwards blending Ford Focus practicality with bespoke engineering, dynamics and a turbocharged, 305PS (300 bhp) 2.5-litre Duratec engine.ĭefining performance parameters of the new Focus RS began before the last Mk1 Focus RS left the production line. I know this Focus RS will be thoroughly deserving of the name.”įrom early in its development programme, the team set a target to create a car with the poise, power, performance and precision to trade lap times with far more exotic vehicles and be a benchmark for performance and value for money. The interest rate is fixed by the lender therefore neither the interest rate nor the agreement length has an influence on the fee that we are paid.States Capito: “A new Ford RS is a significant event the badge is not applied to a new car very often and when it is, it has to be a great car. In most cases we are paid a fee by the provider for introducing you to them, typically an introductory fee which is either a % of the amount financed or a fixed amount. No fees are payable by you for our Finance & Insurance Services. We are a credit broker not a lender we will assess your needs and introduce you to a limited number of finance providers who offer a limited range of finance products. ![]() Cambria Automobiles (Swindon) Limited, Cambria Vehicle Services Limited, Grange Motors (Brentwood) Limited, Grange Motors (Swindon) Limited, Invicta Motors Limited, Invicta Motors (Maidstone) Limited and Thoranmart Limited (including all trading names) are Appointed Representatives of Cambria Automobiles (South East) Limited. © All content copyright Cambria Automobiles Ltd 2006-2022Ĭambria Automobiles Ltd, Swindon Motor Park, Dorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3RA (registered in England and Wales company registration number 05754547)Ĭambria Automobiles (South East) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - FRN 308872. Weight and Capacities Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:įuel Consumption - ICE EC Combined (mpg): NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09: NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09: Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCi Style 5dr ( 2008-2009) Technical Data General Badge Engine CC: ![]()
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