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Eibach competes WRC with the release of 350 HP Ford Focus RS

Eibach Ford Focus RS impresses with cool tuning pack and a lot of horsepower

Eibach has achieved something that even the WRC team hasn’t. We are talking about their latest project, involving the Focus RS. Its 2.3 litre Eco-Boost four-cylinder engine is now capable of 350 HP (257 kW), as the number plate on the vehicle highlights. In other words, this hot compact car has even more horses than the equivalent WRC rally car.

After the team at Eibach ensured that the horsepower is enough, it then focused on the cornering capability of this Ford, thus enhancing further its performance. Precisely, the tuners fitted Pro-Kit Performance Springs, bringing the Focus RS 20 millimetres closer to the ground. Next to the improved optics, the springs also reduce diving when braking as well as the rolling tendency of the body when cornering is happening.

The next step is the installation of the in-house made aluminum Pro-Spacer Wheel Spacers, ensuring there is more stable tracking as well as a masterful appearance. Eibach Anti-Roll-Kit rounds out the suspension package, while the Performance Stabilizer Bars reduce rolling and pitching during cornering.

Eibach Ford Focus RS rear view

HJS specialists are also involved in this exclusive project as they offered tuning catalytic converter. It is the perfect addition to any type of sport exhaust system, providing 35 % reduction in exhaust backpressure. OZ and Michelin are also included in the project, offering Pilot Super Sport and the Cup version in the size 235/35 ZR19 on the wheel design 19-inch Leggera HLTs.

At last, but not least of importance, this road vehicle with 350 HP has received rally livery and as you can see the design is very cool! It is actually the official M-Sport design. Those of you, who already got impressed and are intending to visit the Essen Motor Show (26 November – 4 December) this year, can go see there the car live.

Source: Eibach

August 8, 2016

You Have Now the Opportunity to Buy the Record-breaking Focus RS

2016 Ford Focus RS Front View Record-breaking 2016 Ford Focus RS is now going on sale in the United States. But even better, those who are keen on the Focus RS can start saving the money, because its production has been initiated in Saarlouis, Germany, and in fact the first ever all-new Focus RS has already rolled off the line there.

The long-anticipated, 350-horsepower hot hatch arrives this spring to bring about potent and attractive hot hatch lineup. In fact the car looks better than ever before and it will definitely improve Ford’s sales. For instance, the Focus ST has increased sales by 9 percent last year while Fiesta ST saw a gain of 4 percent.

In addition, the performance line-up by ford is set to grow by three models this year. The Focus RS will be joined by F-150 Raptor, which is going to debut this fall and the anticipated Ford GT supercar that goes into production late this year. And don’t forget that the lineup already includes Shelby GT350 and GT350R, which debuted last year.

As a matter of fact, Ford has put out the goal to bring the Focus RS to customers globally through 2020. The car is worth it because it has been developed by a team of Ford Performance engineers in Europe and the U.S.

2016 Ford Focus RS Rear View

One of the strongest benefits of the model is its engine. Under the hood of the model is the specially engineered version of Ford’s new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. It has been boosted recently and now pumps out 350 horsepower (257 kW), which is an addition of 30 hp when compared to the previous variant. The torque is rated at 474 Nm (350 lb-ft). And have I mentioned that its 4.7-second 0-62-mph sprint makes the high-performance hatchback the fastest-accelerating Ford RS model ever!

Even more, the manual-only hot hatch will debut with a trick feature called stall recovery. This means that there will be no need for drivers to manually restart the engine. Focus RS also introduces innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring. This feature will offer new levels of handling, grip and cornering speed. At last, we should also mention that for the first time, the RS model gets launch control and selectable drive modes. Among them is the industry-first drift mode which allows controlled oversteer drifts.

Source: Ford

January 18, 2016

2016 Ford Focus RS Receives an Extra of 30HP to its 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engine

2016 Ford Focus RS Side View 2016 Ford Focus RS has one of the most wanted engines in the entire Ford range: this of the Mustang, called 2.3-liter EcoBoost. The unit was added to the range in February with an announcement that it will produce 320 PS (235 kW). However, things change into better direction and the motor company has announced that this number will be improved. That’s pretty exciting, isn’t it?

EcoBoost

The grand news is that the EcoBoost in the 2016 Focus RS will produce 350 horsepower (257 kW), which is an addition of 30 hp. The torque is rated at 474 Nm (350 lb-ft). Even more, the manual-only hot hatch will debut with a trick feature called stall recovery. This means that there will be no need for drivers to manually restart the engine.

And if you wonder why this output is achievable, it is due to its all-new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor wheel. It offers more airflow and power throughout the rev range. Precisely, the peak turbocharger boost is 23.2 psi.

2016 Ford Focus RS Front View

In addition, the engineers ensured that there is more space up front. This allowed them to deploy a larger radiator than the usually used in the Focus, thus enhancing the cooling of the car. Furthermore, RS engineers also tuned the engine to deliver its horsepower up to a free-spinning 6,800 rpm. And this is probably one of the biggest surprises about this car.

New Golden Age for Ford Performance

2016 Ford Focus RS is one of the cars that are featured in the new golden age of Ford Performance. There are plans for more than 12 high-performance that are going to be introduced in the next 5 years. Another interesting fact is that the Focus RS is the 30th car to wear the praised RS badge. We are expecting the production of the 2016 Focus RS with 2.3-liter EcoBoost to begin later this year.

Source: Ford

October 12, 2015

The Latest Focus RS Comes With Incredible Performance

2016 Ford Focus RS 2016 Focus RS comes with optimized acceleration and overall enhanced performance. Now Ford team launched a special control technology and the RS model is the first to give it a try. The RS also debuts a special Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive and Dynamic Torque Vectoring. This all helps for incredible traction, grip and dynamics at high speeds and corners.

The Focus RS now is also geared with enhanced chassis and drivetrain system to deliver the fasters possible acceleration. Also new is the gearbox system. It is designed in such a way that it delivers optimum performance and the best so far flexibility. And when we add the redesigned AWD system and the turbo overboost function we do get some stunningly powerful vehicle.

In fact, the AWD system uses twin electronically controlled clutch pack to manage the vehicle’s front/rear torque split and can even control the side-to-side torque distribution on the rear axle. This installment has a dramatic impact on the handling and cornering stability. Furthermore, the AWD monitors inputs from multiple vehicle sensors just to deliver optimum driving dynamics.

2016 Focus RS also offers a total of four different driving models that configure in a precise way the AWD, dampers, electronic stability control, steering and engine response. The settings are indeed normal, sport and track with a special drift mode to help the driver achieve controlled oversteer drift on the track.

And when it comes to performance, the Focus RS’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost is especially upgraded to deliver 10% more power than its predecessors. Furthermore, it also offers and low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with larger compressor and a large-bore high-performance exhaust.

Finally, the vehicle will be created in Saarlouis, Germany and it is expected to go in markets in spring 2016.

Source: Ford

September 17, 2015

The New Ford Focus RS Has the Mustang’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engine

After the huge leak this morning, Ford finally revealed the long-anticipated third-generation Focus RS. The car is said to offer undoubted fun-to-drive experience, advanced technologies, class-leading cornering speed and impressive performance.

2016 Ford Focus RS takes its power from the Mustang’s four-cylinder 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine. Here this power unit boosts 320 PS (235 kW). Exact torque figures haven’t been announced yet but Ford shared that they had to upgrade the six-speed manual gearbox so that it could deal with the extra torque.

Power is transmitted to Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive system with Dynamic Torque Vectoring. This promises to produce “a new level of handling capability and driver enjoyment, combining outstanding traction and grip with unmatched agility and cornering speed.”

Taking into consideration the exterior, the new Focus RS demonstrates high-performance design which is dramatic and more muscular. The car’s powerful look is reinforced by a bold upper trapezoidal grille which stays above the deep front splitter, lower wings and large outboard openings on each side of the car, distinctive rear roof spoiler, body-colored side panels with RS logo and a large diffuser at the rear which optimizes air flow from under the vehicle to reduce drag. There are four exterior colors: Nitrous Blue, Stealth Grey, Absolute Black and Frozen White.

19-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in 235/35 R19 tires provided by Michelin are components which accentuate the appearance of the hatch too. They include a high-performance lightweight forged design finished in low-gloss black as well.

Stepping inside the cabin we are introduced into an environment which is simpler but more intuitive. Some of the upgrades for the new Focus include Recaro sport seats, a 10-speaker Sony sound system and an eight-inch SYNC infotainment system. The latter can work with a rear view camera. Finally, there is a flat-bottomed steering wheel covered in leather, as well as alloy foot pedals and one-of-a-kind instrument graphics on the gear shifter.

Source: Ford

February 3, 2015

The all new Ford GT Looks and sounds amazing

2016 sees the 50^th Anniversary of Fords greatest racing victory, the first of four races in the 24 hours of Le Mans.

With that said Ford are set to introduce the all new Ford GT for the special year.

In the past F1 cars have used a V8 engine but not with the GT. Ford have decided to use a 600bhp, twin turbo charged V6 engine.

People seemed to lose interest in F1, last year, and it was highly down to cars being designed with V6 engines, they struggled to sound spectacular like other cars. We then have to ask ourselves is this one of Fords best ideas?

The GT has been a topic of conversation with car lovers everywhere and has even been showcased on Top Gear recently. The sneak look at the proto type gives an insight to the sound and the look of the vehicle.

An aerodynamic body hides a passenger cell crafted out of carbon fibre and a pair of aluminium sub frames keeps both weight and fuel economy in check.

With the seats integrated into the passenger cell, the driver cannot adjust these and must electronically adjust the steering wheel and pedals, something found in Fords competitor Ferrari.

A deployable rear spoiler and scissor mounted doors make the GT look like a very traditional super car but the vehicles fully modern instrument panel with configurable display, make it clear this is a very futuristic, digital kind of car.

It seems the number of European clients for the new GT have been underestimated by Ford. There are 20 times more car lovers interested to purchase than originally expected and this is even before the European price tag has been publicly announced.

A huge demand could mean we do not get to see the GT on the roads by 2016 and therefore should hope the speculation of 12 new performance cars from Ford are announced soon, including the new Ford Focus RS more information is available in this article.

Latest indications from Ford say the all new RS will have a turbocharged 2.3litre, four cylinder eco boost engine seen in the recently launched mustang. Dale Gillespie from JenningsFordDirect a UK based Ford specialist said “Used version of the sporty ford focus Zetec S, ST and RS have increased in demand since the announcement of the GT”.

All of these designs and speculations from Ford are building the hopes up of car enthusiasts around the globe, so we hope they can step up to the plate and deliver these vehicles for when expected.

January 29, 2015

2016 Ford Focus RS at the Nurburgring [video]

2016 Ford Focus RS has been spied during hardcore tests around the world’s most tough race track – Nurburgring. The ultra-hot hatchback is going to come with the typical FWD (front-wheel drive), extremely powerful EcoBoost engine and a lot of improvements.

The range-topping RS model will be powered by a 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine from a Ford Mustang – 330HP (243 kW) and around 450Nm (333 lb-ft) of torque. This is 30HP more power than its predecessor, which is powered by a 2.5 liter turbocharged engine. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (169 mph). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.

A mechanical LSD (limited slip differential) will take care for the traction. There is also a new RevoKnuckle suspension ensuring perfect handling and minimizing the extreme torque steer. This is a typical problem of the powerful FWD cars, because the front wheels must do two function – steering and power transmission.

The 2016 Ford Focus RS will be priced from around €34,000 ($46,000) and will be available in Europe as well as in North America. The ultra-hot hatchback will face some serious competition in the face of the all-new Civic Type R, which will claim the King of the Ring title from the extreme Renault Megane RS 275.

Stay tuned and enjoy!

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Source: TouriClips via Youtube

July 28, 2014

6th Gear Experience – £75 gift to remember – Audi R8

The UK’s leading provider of supercar driving experience days, 6th Gear Experience has announced an amazing collection of over 30 cars to choose from, five great circuits around the country, and a range of gift vouchers from only £75.

With such opportunity, you can turn someone’s dream into reality with a 6th Gear driving experience. And with on-course and in-car video and photography, 6th Gear will help ensure that everyone enjoys a highly memorable day.

The list of supercars is amazing – Murcielago LP640, Gallardo Spider, 458 Italia, 360 Challenge Stradale, Audi R8, 997 Turbo and the brutal supercharged Ariel Atom, which accelerates to 100 km/h in 3 seconds. You’ll be also able to choose from the mighty Nissan GT-R and Ford Focus RS.

There will be a choice of five great circuits – in the south at Longcross Proving Ground near Chertsey, Surrey, in the Midlands at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire and Prodrive near Kenilworth, in the east at Blyton Park’s new circuit in Lincolnshire, and in the north from Elvington, York.

All customers are accompanied by a fully trained race instructor and every supercar is equipped with dual brake pedals. Before driving their chosen car, everyone is given an instructor driven demonstration lap and in-car briefing.

You can get supercar driving gift vouchers through most major high street retail stores or to order online at www.6thgearexperience.com. Vouchers are valid for 10 months and redeemable at any of the company’s five UK venues.

Gift packages are priced from £75 to £795.

Be hurry and make a perfect present for you petrol head relatives and friends. A gift present for just £75 includes: An instructor driven demonstration/familiarisation lap; 3 – 4 laps (depending on location) driving one of the following supercars : Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Ferrari 360 Modena, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Porsche 911 Turbo or supercharged Ariel Atom; A certificate of supercar driving.

Source: 6^th Gear Experience

November 2, 2011

MR Car Design Ford Focus RS

MR Car Design, the Erftstadt-based retrofitter has released an extraordinary enhancement program for the Ford Focus RS, boosting its output to a new height. (more…)

April 19, 2011

Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition

This is the latest project of the tuner Anderson Germany. The car is based on the latest Focus RS and the name of the project is – Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition. As you may suggest almost everything is in black, but it looks really stunning.

The exterior is finished in matte black and some red elements like the rim of the alloys, calipers, turn lights and a small emblem on the front grille.

The has also developed a performance package, which boosts the mighty 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to the staggering 420PS (309 kW), instead of the factory’s 305PS (224 kW). All this power is put on the road through FWD with LSD.

The interior boasts a black leather and Alcantara finish with red stitching. The contrast is the same like the exterior of RS Black Racing.

Pricing is not announced, yet!
Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition

Source: Anderson Germany

April 13, 2011

Stoffler Ford Focus RS – 365 horsepower and 525 Nm of torque

If you’ve missed your chance of sitting behind the wheel of the strictly limited, sleek Ford Focus RS500, don’t blame yourselves, because Stoffler, the Germany-based performance expert has released an extraordinary program for the Ford Focus RS, which boosts its output figures to the striking 356 horsepower (268 kW), outstripping the RS500 ones with 6 hp. (more…)

September 29, 2010

BBR Ford Focus RS MK2 is a real madness – 404hp on the front wheels

BBR tuning company reveals a new range of performance conversions for the most powerful hot hatchback on the market – Ford Focus RS MK2. Furthermore, BBR offers suspension upgrade package to match the improved power of the engine. BBR Ford Focus RS has been tested for year and a half, so it is ready to hit the road.

There are several phases of tuning from BBR for RS MK2.

Phase one is BBR StarChip Software upgrade, which improves the power of the car by an ECU remap. The engine becomes more responsive, the mid range torque is improved as well as the peak horsepower. However, the car is much quicker without any mechanical changes. (more…)

August 9, 2010

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