[fcman]

Wow, can't believe they actually stuck AWD on this thing. Seriously BMW, with Ford pumping out the GT350 and now this, the M2 better be something special if you plan on keeping my attention. I'm already considering a deposit on this little rocket.

2.3L Ecoboost 4
"At least" 320hp 320lb/ft
AWD with differential based torque vectoring
proper 6-speed manual
Michelin PSS or factory option Pilot Sport Cup 2
1g lateral road holding
http://jalopnik.com/2016-ford-focus-...-ha-1683323602


Little info on the AWD system from Autocar Mag:

"The all-wheel drive system is based around twin electronically controlled clutch packs. These are located on each side of the Rear Drive Unit (or RDU, which works like a limited-slip differential).

The RDU uses sensors that monitor conditions 100 times per second to distribute power continuously between the 
front and back wheels and on either side of the rear axle. Up to 100 per cent of the available torque can be sent to either wheel."
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...usive-pictures

[MisterSkiMask]

Ford will not be satisfied until all other car makers are embarrassed, and sent back to R&D.

[BMW269]

Ford is rocking hard!

[Slops]

HOLY moly... i'd love to go test drive one of these beasties

[Year's_End]

love love love x 1,000,000

new age ford is a killer

[Red Bread]

Dammit, may have just moved to the top of my list. Waiting on weight estimates.

[E92LNGCGY]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-focus-rs-2016.html

I must say I really like what Ford is doing with their new cars and the new Focus RS is fantastic. I would probably take this over STI and EVO.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-focus-rs-2016.html

I must say I really like what Ford is doing with their new cars and the new Focus RS is fantastic. I would probably take this over STI and EVO.

Same here, now this over a Golf R... that would be a hard one

[FTS]

Such an attractive proposition, would love to do some rallyecross with this

[E92LNGCGY]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Same here, now this over a Golf R... that would be a hard one

Good question. I think it comes down to what style you want. Golf is subtle while the RS has a bit of boy racer look to it. Not as much as the STI with it's big bench on the back though.

[DocWeatherington]

I think the STI/EVO just got Served.. The Golf R, CLA AMG, RS3 better take notice.

[Slops]

that is a pretty big intercooler too... nice to see they dont seem to skimp on the usual stuff either

[dmk08]

Any idea on price? Looks like a great daily beater.

[BMW269]

Such a shame BMW M does not put oil pressure, oil temperature and boost gauges in their cars.

[NickyC]

WOW, I could definitely see owning this car once the wheels of my Z4M fall off. BMW with their overweight pig cars made like shit have seriously fallen out of favor with me. I have no desire for any other BMWs after my Z4M (loved my 135i, but that N54 has so many issues it's ridiculous) so I'm moving to Ford one day. What an incredibly nice looking car that Focus is!

[E92LNGCGY]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Any idea on price? Looks like a great daily beater.

No idea. But estimate in UK under $30,000 pounds. It won't be out for a while. I would imagine around the same price as the STI.

[TheBingoBalls]

This thing is f--king awesome. I can't see why anyone would own anything in this class.

[///MCFC]

will they make a 3-door version?

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

No idea. But estimate in UK under $30,000 pounds. It won't be out for a while. I would imagine around the same price as the STI.

Thought I read it would be out this year as a 2016 model

[ASAP]

Who wants to bet that the price will ensure this car is a failure? This is a car made primarily for a young market... if its not attainable to them, it will fail. $35k is not an attainable price.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Who wants to bet that the price will ensure this car is a failure? This is a car made primarily for a young market... if its not attainable to them, it will fail. $35k is not an attainable price.

$35k has worked for generations for the STI and Golf R, I see no problem with that price for this car. Assuming the weight stays in check, I can't think of anything else sub $40k that I'd rather have.

[ixse]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Same here, now this over a Golf R... that would be a hard one

This will rape golf r in any perf measure. Golf r still has too much comfort incorporated into it. Golf r will still drive mostly like fwd car w its awd set up.