Ford Focus RS mk3 kommer. Se twittermeldingen fra Ford.

[and]

11.12 2014 https://twitter.com/Ford/status/543082437811503104

 

Nå kan du bytte ut den gamle ST mot noe råere og nyere.

 

[Jarvarix]

Tøft.. Blir spennende og se utseende på den.

[and]

Ja håper det blir skjermbreddere på denne. Den kan jo ikke se ut som en ST det er nå helt klart.

[and]

Pressemelding fra Ford Motor Norge 11.12 2014

 

https://www.mynewsdesk.com/no/ford/pressreleases/ford-bekrefter-helt-ny-focus-rs-1097779

[Andorsen]

Hadde vært kult med firehjulstrekk

[larseu]

 

[Jarvarix]

Ser råtøff ut den der.. Gleder meg til spec kommer ut.

[dohcboy]

ha lest en plass at d var snakk om 2.3l turbo 4r med ca 330hk

[larseu]

http://www.gofurtherlive.com/

 

sjekk denne i morgen tirsdag kl 13:45

[LM-Cossy]

Tydligvis mye interesse for denne lanseringen. 13.45 krasjet serveren for live feeden!

 

Edit; 13.56 annonserer Ford på Twitter at de jobber med saken (live feed). Forhåpentligvis er den oppe før bilen blir lansert!

[larseu]

[LM-Cossy]

Da er det laget en liten sak på nye MK3 som ligger på forsiden. Dette er desverre alt det jeg fikk tid til nå. Har noen mere info - pøs på!

[LM-Cossy]

Beklager små thumbnails. Trykk på bildene for å få de større

 

 

 

 

Endelig en ny 4wd Ford som gjør dette uten å nøle!!!

 

[Mondeo Power]

Det er bare prototypen Ken Block kjører. Mye kulere den ferdige bilen.

 

Her er hele lanseringen. Se fra 4:50 da de kjører inn alle RS utgavene fra 15m RS til nå:

 

[and]

Ja hvor skal man begynne? Dette er stort! Fikk en så digg godfølelse når Ken Block setter seg i prototypen får å kjøre inn. Er ikke bare håndbrekket som jobber i svingene der.

 

All-New Focus RS H(o)oned by Ken Block

 

Evo magazine har satt sammen en video med et interjuv med Ford’s Design Manager, Ernesto Rupar.

På slutten kan du høre motorlyden. Det låter bra.

 

Ford Focus RS | INSIDE evo

 

 

Autocar sin artikkel med spørsmål og svar med Tyrone Johnson, RS engineering manager.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-ford-focus-rs-revealed-engine-details-video-and-exclusive-pictures

 

Bare rør på kryss og tvers her jo! Er det mulig? Ja det var det!

 

[and]

 Du trenger ikke å lese mellom linjene her! Med 70% bakover og 100% sideveis er ikke dette noe som er lånt fra en liten FWDbasert CUV med Haldex.

 

Den fulle pressemeldingen på nye 2016 Focus RS.

 

Ford Motor Company Press Release.

Ford today revealed the all-new Focus RS, a high-performance road car that debuts Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control, which contributes to performance never before seen in a Focus RS. The all-new Focus RS is equipped with a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost^® engine producing well in excess of 315 horsepower.

 

Focus RS is the latest unveiling in a new era of Ford performance that will bring more than 12 performance vehicles to global customers by 2020.

 

In addition to pleasing enthusiasts, these vehicles help deliver the company’s One Ford plan for profitable growth, product excellence and innovation in every part of its business.

 

“The all-new Focus RS is a serious machine with high-performance technology and innovative engineering that sets a new benchmark for driving exhilaration on the road and track,” said Raj Nair, group vice president, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company. “The RS line has a proud history of technical breakthroughs that have migrated to mainstream Ford vehicles to benefit all of our customers, and the new Focus RS is no exception. It’s a great example of our passion for innovation through performance, and creating vehicles that make people’s hearts pound.”

 

Developed by a small team of global Ford Performance engineers, the new Focus RS is the third generation in the line, following models launched in 2002 and 2009. It will be the 30th car to wear the legendary RS badge, following such technology trendsetters as the 1970 Escort RS1600 with 16 valves, 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth with turbocharging and radical aerodynamics and 1992 Escort RS Cosworth with four-wheel drive.

 

Sporting a dramatic exterior design that delivers enhanced aerodynamics and cooling, the new Focus RS offers technologies new to the RS line including Ford SYNC^® connectivity system.

 

The all-new Focus RS is the first-ever RS model that will be sold around the world, including the United States, and produced for all markets at Ford’s Saarlouis, Germany, manufacturing plant beginning late this year.

 

“We are acutely aware of the benchmarks we have set ourselves with RS performance models through the years, and rest assured this new car raises the game to a new level,” said Jim Farley, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

“Just as important is the fact that with technologies such as EcoBoost, we are able to demonstrate how an innovation that powers almost every car in our range can also be the heartbeat of our finest performance cars,” added Farley.

 

Gymkhana and World Rallycross star Ken Block was brought on as a consultant on the all-new Focus RS, and joined the Ford Performance team at the preview event in Cologne, Germany –where the RS legend was born with the Ford 15M RS in 1968.

 

Innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive offers a new level of handling
The all-new Focus RS exploits innovative new Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring to deliver a new level of handling capability and driver enjoyment, combining outstanding traction and grip with exciting agility and cornering speed.

 

The Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive system is based on twin electronically controlled clutch packs on each side of the rear drive unit. These manage the car’s front/rear torque split, and can control the side-to-side torque distribution on the rear axle – delivering the “torque vectoring” capability that has a dramatic impact on handling and cornering stability.

 

The control unit in the rear drive unit continuously varies the front/rear and side-to-side torque distribution to suit the current driving situation, monitoring inputs from multiple vehicle sensors 100 times per second. A maximum of 70 percent of the drive torque can be diverted to the rear axle. Up to 100 percent of available torque at the rear axle can be sent to each rear wheel.

 

During cornering, the rear drive unit pre-emptively diverts torque to the outer rear wheel immediately based on inputs such as steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, yaw and speed. This torque transfer has the effect of “driving” the car into the bend, achieving improved turn-in and stability, and virtually eliminating understeer.

 

The AWD system has been tuned to deliver exceptional grip – with lateral acceleration exceeding 1 g – and great cornering speed and acceleration out of a bend. With neutral and adjustable limit handling, and the ability to achieve controlled oversteer drifts at the track, Focus RS delivers an exceptional fun-to-drive experience.

 

To deliver optimum driving dynamics, the Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive system was calibrated alongside the car’s advanced Electronic Stability Control, in particular the brake-based Torque Vectoring Control system that works in parallel with the torque-vectoring AWD. Other exclusive chassis features include sports suspension with spring rates, bushings and antiroll bars – all of which are stiffer than those found in Focus ST, and two-mode switchable dampers, which offer a firmer setting for track driving. A carefully tuned electric power-assisted steering system working in combination with a more rigid front suspension knuckle design and shorter-link arms delivers connected and responsive steering with outstanding feel.

 

“The Focus ST and Fiesta ST showed that we can achieve sporty steering feel with an electric power-assisted steering system, and the RS raises the bar,” said Dave Pericak, director, Global Ford Performance. “We set out to provide drivers with steering that is very direct, precise and well balanced – and the RS delivers.”

 

Ford engineers worked closely with Michelin to develop a choice of high-performance 235/35 R19 tires to complement the driving dynamics of the Focus RS: a standard Pilot Super Sport tire for every-day use, and – for the first time on an RS – an optional Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire for enhanced vehicle dynamics on the track.

 

The vehicle’s exterior design has also been developed to support the dynamic objectives. Careful aerodynamic optimization of the front splitter, rear spoiler and underbody features eliminates lift forces, and the final design delivers balanced performance with zero lift front and rear for optimum high-speed handling and stability.

 

Unique powertrain for increased output
Ford’s EcoBoost technology powers Focus RS and nearly every new Ford vehicle. The specially engineered 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine has levels of power and torque that translate into impressive acceleration when combined with the exceptional all-wheel-drive traction.

 

Projected to produce well in excess of 315 horsepower, the custom unit shares its fundamental structure with the all-aluminum 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine in the all-new Mustang, but has been significantly upgraded through a comprehensive package of design changes.

 

Increased output is generated by a new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with larger compressor that delivers significantly greater airflow, along with a much bigger intercooler to maximize charge density. Engine breathing is enhanced through a less restrictive intake design, and a large-bore high-performance exhaust system with an electronically controlled valve in the tailpipe that helps optimize the balance of back pressure and noise output.

 

The cylinder head is produced from an upgraded alloy material capable of withstanding higher temperatures, and is mounted on a more robust head gasket with improved thermal capability. The cylinder block employs stronger high-tensile cast iron liners.

 

Engine cooling also has been given the highest priority, with engineers creating additional space within the front of the vehicle to house a significantly larger radiator pack that provides the level of cooling demanded for hard circuit use.

Meticulous calibration work ensures that the power unit delivers excellent low-end responsiveness with a powerful mid-range pull, climbing to a free-revving top end up to a maximum rev limit of 6,800 rpm.

 

The six-speed manual transmission has been optimized for the enthusiast driver with a shorter gear lever to deliver faster and more accurate shifts. Both the transmission and the clutch have been upgraded with stronger components to cope with the engine’s increased torque output.

 

With its high-efficiency EcoBoost design featuring direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing, advanced turbocharging and Auto Start-Stop as standard, the engine also delivers significantly improved fuel consumption.

 

High-performance design for stunning looks with optimum function
Focus RS exterior design is both dramatic and functional, with a more powerful and muscular character. Designers worked closely with Ford Performance to ensure that the necessary functional attributes were achieved, focusing on the aerodynamic downforce and balance delivered by the design, as well as the cooling demands of the powertrain and brakes.

 

RS features a powerful new front end appearance with a bold upper trapezoidal grille above the deep splitter, incorporating the largest possible apertures for engine cooling. A wide, muscular stance is emphasized by the lower wings and large outboard openings on each side of the car, which feed the brake cooling ducts and house vertically mounted lamps.

 

At the rear, the fascia panel is dominated by the exceptionally large diffuser, which optimizes airflow from under the vehicle and contains the twin round high-performance exhaust outlets. Focus RS for Europe and Asia markets will also get a clear central fog lamp. The distinctive rear roof spoiler is carefully integrated with the car’s silhouette through body-colored side panels featuring a subtle embossed RS logo.

 

The dynamic side profile is emphasized by sculptured rocker panels, and the bold wheel lips that house a choice of multi-spoke 19-inch RS alloy wheels – including a high-performance lightweight forged design finished in low-gloss black, which offers enhanced strength and impact resistance.

 

The high-performance character of Focus RS is reflected inside the car, where heavily bolstered partial-leather Recaro sports seats serve as the centerpiece of the cockpit.

 

The interior features the reworked Focus control layout with its simpler, more intuitive design. SYNC connectivity provides access to audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones via voice control, and via a high-definition, 8-inch color touch screen. SYNC can be specified with rear view camera with park distance control, as well as a Sony premium sound system with 10-speakers including a subwoofer.

 

The RS driving experience is reinforced by a new flat-bottomed steering wheel with a soft-feel leather-covered rim, alloy pedals and unique instrument graphics within the main cluster. An additional bank of gauges above the center console displays turbocharger boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure.

 

Four striking exterior colors include Nitrous Blue, a vibrant four-coat metallic finish exclusive to RS, as well as Stealth Gray, Absolute Black and Frozen White. The car revealed in Cologne features the same special Liquid Blue color scheme first seen on the all-new Ford GT revealed last month at the North American International Auto Show.

 

Rich heritage of innovation and performance
Since the first Ford RS models took to the road, the line has been an essential element of Ford’s DNA, delivering technical innovation and performance on road and track. Dating back to the early days of Ford’s success in Rallye Sport, the first RS models established a reputation for advanced technology and driving exhilaration that continues to this day.

[LM-Cossy]

Helt siden 1996 har manglet "denne" typen bil i sortimentet.

 

Endelig en bil som (forhåpentligvis) ikke bare går fort (MK1+2 Focus- forøvrig fantastiske biler), men også

tillater det som skaper de største smilene.

 

Ken Block sitt varemerke "Hoonigan" beskriver dette godt. Det handler rett og slett om å tillate det vi på godt norsk kaller herjing.

Med intill 70%trekk bak (elektronisk justert) har denne bilen endelig det som jeg ihvertfall ser på den viktigste indigriensen for

artig kjøring!

 

Design messig tror jeg forøvrig de gjør veldig rett i det å lage den som 5 dørs. Dette gjør at denne bilen vil selge i større kvanta,

og kan definitivt være med på å bære "premium" segmentet hos Ford til nye høyder.

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Ja nå er det helt nye tider og ideer. Ford drar inn Ken Block som imagebygger inn mot ungdommen. Dette er genial pr.

 

Heller 5dørs 4WD enn å lage en helt ny unik FWD Ford Scirocco RS. Den blir 5dørs da Ford droppet å lage 3dørs av denne generasjonen Focus for å spare penger. Ingen tvil om at dette hadde kledd bedre med bare 3dører.

Bare kikk innom  engelske nettsider hvor folk fra UK skriver. Det hagler med kommentarer om skuffelse pga 2 dører for mye, den ser ut som en ST, og at det ikke er noe bredding eller scoop på panseret.

Skjermene og panseret er likt som på en Focus 1.0L

 

Jeg velger å se det fra en annen side. Denne utgaven blir så utrolig mye mer heftig fordi ALLE pengene er brukt på deler som du ikke kan se under skallet så jeg kan leve med et kompromiss på utseende.

Den er starten på noe nytt og bedre.

Og klarer Ford nå å levere 4WD på en Focus RS så klarer man kanskje å bygge en Fiesta med 4WD også?

[and]

Denne viser kun Ken Blockkjøringen.

 

All-New Focus RS H(o)oned by Ken Block

 

 

Auto Express sitt interjuv med Ford’s Design Manager, Ernesto Rupar. Er også et stort bildegalleri her http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/focus/89077/new-ford-focus-rs-unleashed-with-4wd-and-over-318bhp

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Auto Bild sitt store bildegalleri. Teksten derimot sier ingenting nytt så ingen grunn til å lese her. Men bruk øya for dette er verdt å spane inn. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/ford-focus-rs-genf-2015-erste-sitzprobe-5579488.html

 

Det følger med en bladlus på de fleste bildene her. Men da har du muligheten til å fotoshoppe inn ditt eget hode isteden så kan du se om du kler denne bilen.
Plukket ut noen detaljbilder jeg ikke har sett andre steder.

 

Ikke noe elektrisk brekk her nei. Jammen godt Ken Block var konsulent på dette RSprosjektet

 

Forskjellige drive mode for de gangene du ikke kjører på FCN sine banetreff.

[and]

Så du vil at dette skal være låta våres?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iirDzMk5ysI

 

[LM-Cossy]

Så du vil at dette skal være låta våres?

 

 

Hahahaha!

[Slåstad RS]

AND , du gjør en super jobb!

[and]

Takker.

 

Den som frykter en fremtid med automatgir kan slappe av. Slikt er for BMW og VW.

 

Vice president of global product development, Raj Nair forteller her hva RS girkassen skal være. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/manual-transmission-future-ford-rs-models

[and]

Den eneste kjørbare håndbygde 2016 Focus RS prototypen i USA hadde en eksklusiv visning på http://classiccarclubmanhattan.com/ i forkant av New Yorkmessen som begynner på torsdag.

Og det ble en fin samling bilder av det hele. Resten av bildene ser du her https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.947200318625771.1073741891.165074446838366&type=3

 

Denne er lakket i fargen Nitrous Blue.

 

 

Mye plast. Men slik er nå trenden på moderne biler.

 

Mye annet tøft her som Bronco, Mustang, GT40 og en privateid Escort Cosworth. Legg merke til at lyset i diffuseren ikke er her så slik vil en clean diffuser se ut.

 

Escorten har et eget galleri her https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.946630865349383.1073741890.165074446838366&type=3

 

Og 2 nye pressebilder i forkant New Yorkmessen.