"Ford Performance" Blue Oval Merges Ford Racing, SVT and RS into Single Brand + More

[Connoissuer]

I hope they'd make a wagon version

 

[05XR8]

Isn't there an ST Focus wagon or ST Maxx in the UK?

 

[Connoissuer]

Idk but it has to look like this:

And it better not be an I4

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

And it better not be an I4

The new Focus RS has already been comfirmed to have a 2.3L Inline-4.

 

[Connoissuer]

The new Focus RS has already been comfirmed to have a 2.3L Inline-4.

If it isn't turboed, could I at least get a V6?

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

If it isn't turboed, could I at least get a V6?

Well, of course it's turbocharged. Why wouldn't it be?
The Focus ST is turbocharged, the previous ST & RS were turbocharged.

 

[VXR]

Isn't there an ST Focus wagon or ST Maxx in the UK?

There is.

 

[05XR8]

There is.

There'd have to a high demand for an RS version for Ford to consider it.

 

[Keef]

I hope they'd make a wagon version

And it better not be an I4

If it isn't turboed, could I at least get a V6?

If they do make a wagon version why the hell would they change the engine? Then it wouldn't be a wagon version, it would be a completely different car. Why wouldn't it be turbo? Why wouldn't it be I4? The RS already have a turbo I4 engine. Why would it be a V6? No Focus has a V6. None of this makes any sense.

You do realize that the new RS has already debuted, correct?

 

[Grandea GTR]

If it isn't turboed, could I at least get a V6?

Why a V6? That makes no sense with a Focus.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Because he wants it to be a Mustang wagon, with V6/V8, RWD..

 

[Legro]

Because he wants it to be a Mustang wagon, with V6/V8, RWD..

In brown, only with manual...

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

In brown, only with manual...

With cross ply whitewall tires, pushrod valvetrain, solid rear axle..

 

[Connoissuer]

Why a V6? That makes no sense with a Focus.

BECAUSE AMERICA.

And I'm getting tired of this POS I4 Civic that I inherited from my mom

 

[Grandea GTR]

BECAUSE AMERICA.

I would think V8 for America, but ok.

 

[Keef]

I would think V8 for America, but ok.

Won't fit. Ecoboost V6 as big as it can go.

 

[05XR8]

I would think V8 for America, but ok.

Nothing wrong with a turbo 4. Thank Chrysler for making the GLH. If they didn't, we'd still see GM J-cars trying to compete with '83 Honda Accords.

 

[Legro]

And I'm getting tired of this POS I4 Civic that I inherited from my mom

So because one example is bad, you make an assumption that all are bad.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Fiesta RS mule spotted.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Fiesta RS mule spotted.

Um...

Seriously though, I had no idea that a Fiesta RS was planned. That would be incredible.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm pretty sure it was hinted at recently.

 

[Connoissuer]

So because one example is bad, you make an assumption that all are bad.

Yes.

 

[YSSMAN]

So, a bit of hypothetical on the Fiesta RS - How much power does it get before it steps on the Focus ST's toes? Or does that all go out the window because of the RS badge being on the grille? Granted, not having AWD will keep it in its place - but how much will be too much? Do we really think Ford will give us the real goodies we want, or, will it be a lot of digital enhancement on the car?

I'd be happy with 230 BHP, with a real LSD, six-speed manual, 18" wheels/tires, and some level of adjustment on the suspension. Don't need much, but, that'd be enough to keep it from surpassing the Focus ST by too much.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

The Fiesta ST is nearly a performance match for the Focus ST already. I don't think the Focus sells over the Fiesta on performance, it's just flat out a nicer car.

Also note that the Fiesta ST and Focus ST are barely different in price. $2,000 difference base to base, and the Fiesta ST can actually become more expensive than the Focus with a few options.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Yes.

*sigh*

 

[05XR8]

I'm probably wrong but if Ken Block had a hand in this one as well, I'm going for AWD.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm probably wrong but if Ken Block had a hand in this one as well, I'm going for AWD.

Check the spy photos, no rear axle nub sticking out of the wheel.

 

[05XR8]

Check the spy photos, no rear axle nub sticking out of the wheel.

I was actually going to request if next time someone take a spy photo a little bit lower.

 

[Grandea GTR]

A Fiesta RS would make for a crazy pocket rocket.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

A Fiesta RS would make for a crazy pocket rocket.

*will