Also standard is a manual transmission and allwheel drive. Jan 28, 2016 the ford focus rs vehicle engineer manager, tyrone johnson, was previously in charge of ford racing and was responsible for the carmakers efforts in f1 and the world rally championships. This special f1grade testing equipment, one of only 15 in the world, allows the engineers to simulate all kinds of driving conditions and suspension frequencies to fully understand the rs. The ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. The mustang is iconic, but i just dont like the new version enough.
Preorders are available now and quantities are limited, order today. For instance, the focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. The focus st comes standard with 18 x 8 wheels, while the ford focus rs leaves the factory sitting on a quartet of 19 x 8 wheels. However, over the past couple years ive become fixated on the sti as an all around great driving. Unlike some alwayson performance cars, off the track, the focus rs can act the part of a daily driver with an admittedly firm suspension no matter which. The problem with this is that the adaptive shocks ford uses dont offer the dynamic range you get from, say, one of gms magnetic shocks. A community for discussion around the ford focus rs mk123.
Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver xpost from rcars. Focus rs driver driftmodes into a mountain get the latest. The problem with this is that the adaptive shocks ford uses dont offer the dynamic range you get from, say, one of. Readers car of the week once a daily driver, then a weekend toy and now the subject of a very extensive restoration. While other focus variants are made in michigan, ford only builds the rs in saarlouis, germany. The idea that you could get something as fun to drive as the fiesta st, but in a slightly larger and more luxurious package was an instant win. Power data for the focus includes feedback from buyers of all versions of the car, including the sporty st, performancetuned rs, as well as the electric version. I discuss the pros and cons of daily driving a focus rs. Recommended for you florida man jumps toyota camry about 140 feet over a ford dealership. Hi guys not the most exciting video, all filmed in the cabin in one take, but join me for a chat on how my focus rs has treated me over the past year.
Be sure to check out our other rs skid plate with oil change access panels. Bouncy, harsh, inefficient, and with an old interior, i had come to the conclusion that the focus rs isnt much of a daily driver after my first weekend behind the wheel. Ford focus rs showdown golf r, sti, evo x tv season 1 ep. Equipped with fifteen52 turbomacs and toyo r1r tires, its the ideal aroundtown ride for block when hes home in park city, utah, and is in the mood to drive something a bit more nimble than his ford f150 raptor. Build quality is typical ford, not audi standard but not too bad either. We have 57 ford focus rs vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 39 1owner cars, and 66 personal use cars. The 2017 ford focus rs is a great drive, but a rough daily driver. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.
The ford focus rs vehicle engineer manager, tyrone johnson, was previously in charge of ford racing and was responsible for the carmakers efforts in f1 and the world rally championships. In a few months time im eyeing up a mk2 rs, but are they good as a daily driver. You expect insanity with the focus rs, and you get it, but whats unexpected is just how usable this car is as a daily driver. Oct 11, 2016 bouncy, harsh, inefficient, and with an old interior, i had come to the conclusion that the focus rs isnt much of a daily driver after my first weekend behind the wheel. Ken blocks newest daily driver is his 2016 ford focus rs. For nearly twenty years, focus enthusiasts have been striving to always take their favorite fourcylinder car into either a raceinspired daily driver or an allout track monster. Id use it for commuting to work and going shopping, and maybe opening it up on b roads every now and then. Before we discuss the results of our evaluation of the 2018 ford focus, its helpful to understand who buys this compact car, and what they like most and least about it. It has been meticulously designed and measured for the highest quality fit, finish and function. For nearly twenty years, focus enthusiasts have been striving to always take their favorite fourcylinder car into either a. Focus rs driver driftmodes into a mountain get the. The new batch will be ready approximately may 25th. Used 2017 ford focus rs for sale with photos cargurus.
The 2018 ford focus rs has everything youd expect from a sports car, including a highoutput engine, supersticky tires and stout brakes. With an rs badge on the rear and recaro seats inside, you know performance is the main aim of this incarnation of the ford focus. The development work included sending our my17 focus rs to germany where the kw team could evaluate the original setup on the road and on their 7post rig. That gets you all the performance goodies like the 2. Interior tweaks center around recaro seats, rs logos, and blue highlights.
Our adf customs aluminum skid plate is designed to fit your 20162018 ford focus rs. The rs gets its own front and rear fascias and a larger rear spoiler above the rear window. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. See how the rs200 compares to his other rs daily driver, the ford focus rs. The focus rs is a bit underbraked, needing 109 feet in our 600 stopping test, but that didnt seem to hurt its figureeight lap, tied for first at 24. If the car was even half as good as these people were saying, ford had a big winner on their hands, and id have a killer daily driver in my garage. Ford will reportedly add the focus rs to its growing stable of electrified cars. Block announces top gear host matt leblanc selection of focus. The ford focus rs is a return of a true rallyinspired hatchback for ford. Yes, the focus st is rallyinspired, too, but the rs will convince you that youre a modernday colin mcrae.
The focus st is a great, fun, reliable, daily driver. The ford focus rs is the cheapest m car you can buy new. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. All the things no one told me about the ford focus rs the drive. Ford performance ken blocks rs daily drivers facebook.
The allwheeldrive setup can bias power to individual whe. I have a very exciting video planned with my fiance and the rs. Big thanks to ford for providing me with this press car to drive for a week. That beats out the ford focus rs in both categories and the volkswagen golf r with its seats in place.
Reportedly the driver of the focus rs was kicked out of the club immediately after the accident. Among the world of hot hatch sedans, the 20122019 ford focus is at the top of the food chain amongst its rivals throughout the automotive industry. Its equipped with fifteen52 turbomacs and toyo r1r tires, and powered by a ford 2. Sep, 2017 i discuss the pros and cons of daily driving a focus rs. Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver x post from rcars self. I would bet that i can get more trashbottles for recycling in the back of a focus. A very fair point, given the length of buildup this car has had. Search preowned 2017 ford focus rs listings to find the best local deals.
A slightly biased oneman comparison test the furious blue hot hatch is a wildly capable car for its price. Block announces top gear host matt leblanc selection of focus rs as daily driver previously known for preferring to ride rather than drive, the 48year old seems to have a crush on one of the most marketed compact hot hatches out there, the ford focus rs. The rs is also a fantastic piece of machinery, i feel a bit more so than the mustang, which doesnt really have anything special about it. With the rs, ford dials up the engines tuning to deliver a rousing 350 horsepower, and also adds allwheel drive to make sure none of it goes to. Ford focus rs is a reliable car if you want own it, focus rs is a turbocharged 2. When it comes to the ford focus engine, the 2016 ford focus rs, 2017 ford focus rs and the 2018 ford focus rs all come with a standard 2. Nov 27, 2018 the focus rs has 19inch wheels and adaptive shocks.
Focusst submitted 1 year ago by itimebomb494 17 focus st3 so im going to be trading my car in sometime soon, probably around september, and i need some help deciding which of the two to get. Ken blocks focus rs has been his daily driver since its release in 2016. With that caveat in mind, the data shows that 72% of focus buyers are men, marking a big difference compared to the compact car segment overall, in. The focus rs has 19inch wheels and adaptive shocks. Block announces top gear host matt leblanc selection of. Ford focus rs features and specs at car and driver.
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