New Focus RS tested for acceleration

[mk1gaz]

Seems to handle the twisty stuff quite well

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/carg..._cosworth.html

Standard spec escort cossies were shite anyway , the new transit van will be faster than a standard escort cossie no doubt . The new focus would be awesome with some more firepower to push it along the straight bits . I'm not sure if the volvo engine's upto the job of 400bhp without spitting it's insiders out though . It's probably made of chocolate like those mazda duratec things that ford also forced on us !!!!!

[npikey]

Love the new Focus. Stunning car

Me too

[gazzamk2]

IMO when your driving the wife n kids down the motorway and a polish lorry driver side swipes you need a bit of strength and safety in your new rs focus.

The fact that ford are making a good looking, innovative design (revo knuckle), 300bhp rs is A Good Thing. If you want it lighter its easy enough to take stuff out!!!

I absolutely love me mk1/2 escorts but as an everyday car the new focus rs would be a dream for me

[mk1gaz]

Fords could/might do a proper RS version with some of the comforts deleted (air con , airbags, cup holders, sat nav , electric windows etc etc) and then fit some lightweight panels etc and up the power a bit more to 350bhp . This would surely save 150 kilos and make it cheaper too build + buy as well as making it faster . They could call the slow version a "custom" and the faster lighter version a "RS350" or something . Then stick a £5 numbered plague on the dash and get some street cred back and the collectors dashing for their cheque books !!!!!!

[oldskooljoe]

Fords could/might do a proper RS version with some of the comforts deleted (air con , airbags, cup holders, sat nav , electric windows etc etc) and then fit some lightweight panels etc and up the power a bit more to 350bhp . This would surely save 150 kilos and make it cheaper too build + buy as well as making it faster . They could call the slow version a "custom" and the faster lighter version a "RS350" or something . Then stick a £5 numbered plague on the dash and get some street cred back and the collectors dashing for their cheque books !!!!!!

lol,they need to sort the brake calipers out on them,was at an rs show today,and there was 1 there today with rusty brake calipers

[mk1gaz]

I'd be more worried about getting out dragged by milk floats when the lights go green !!!!!! lol

[BAXTERBOY]

I like the look of the new Focus RS especially in Green. Wouldnt buy a new one though too expensive and maybe a few gremlins will appear. Be good to buy one when they are a couple of years old less money and probs sorted.

[modena green]

I'd be more worried about getting out dragged by milk floats when the lights go green !!!!!! lol

lol,theirs a bloke down devon way called ernie and hes meant to have the fastest milk float in the west!!!! dont go down there with yer focus youve been warned

[richie]

seems to me if you havnt got a n/a cossy powered ( comfy) mk1 escort then every other car is shite.

[modena green]

all joking aside

i personally think the rs focus looks fantastic in green.reminds me when the sierra hit the seen so different,radical and mean. all new cars are gettin heavier ,bigger,wider.saff cozzy 1450 kilos(2wd) escort cozzy same and thier old.new cars are jammed full of electric this heated that etc.look at the size of the blody wheels,we used 2 come out of the scrapyard carrying 4 x 5.5js! you aint gonna carry many of them focus wheels are yaall these parkin aids sencors,cameras in a minute the car with a push of a button gonna park its blody self.thats a sighn of the times ,were all different ,would i have one...kin sure i would,swap it for me mk1 escort? not a chance unless i had a 4 door automatic estate camperps wanted 4 door estate camper

[4parajon]

Fords could/might do a proper RS version with some of the comforts deleted (air con , airbags, cup holders, sat nav , electric windows etc etc) and then fit some lightweight panels etc and up the power a bit more to 350bhp . This would surely save 150 kilos and make it cheaper too build + buy as well as making it faster . They could call the slow version a "custom" and the faster lighter version a "RS350" or something . Then stick a £5 numbered plague on the dash and get some street cred back and the collectors dashing for their cheque books !!!!!!

Well Renault seem to be selling there "stripped out" versions quite well so I dont see why Ford could'nt, although you still would'nt like it coz it would'nt be "comfy" enough........your worse than my missus Gaz

[mk1gaz]

seems to me if you havnt got a n/a cossy powered ( comfy) mk1 escort then every other car is shite.

Well a turbo Focus is definately shite compared to one .

[mk1gaz]

you still would'nt like it coz it would'nt be "comfy" enough........your worse than my missus Gaz

The Renault's acceleration is still quite slow as well (14.0secs) but at least it's faster than the Focus . It's more desirable as well i reckon but i'd still rather spend the £22,000 on an old Escort !!!!

[mk1gaz]

By the way , i'm not a Focus hater as i like it (in green) i'm just dissapointed it's so foooookin heavy and gutless . It will probably feel quick when you drive it (turbos always do due to their whooooosh bang power delivery ) but the clock don't lie . It has a great chassis though and corners fast so at least that's something to be pleased about i suppose . It's a bit like the old classic BMW E30 M3 from the late 1980's . That also had a great chassis but went like an old donkey so i didn't buy one of those either !!!!!

[Frosticles]

Now, me being just into my 40's, I like comfort, safety (Kids and wife) Quietness etc. The Focus ticks all those boxes with looks and pedigree to die for. Most of the people who will be buying these cars will be like me. Fords target market for the car So, Job nicely done I think. Stripped out noisy uncomfortable break your back make you deaf death traps that guide you towards the nearest tree with daft power delivery are for the Boy racer brigade or as an occasional weekend/track/fun car. Certainly NOT for everyday use with families etc....................