Ford Focus RS confirmed for Australia
2nd August, 2010
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Ford Australia has today revealed the news that many
performance car enthusiasts around the country have been wanting to hear – the highly acclaimed,
high performance Focus RS is on its way to Australia.
Due to go on sale early in the fourth quarter in quite limited numbers, the Focus RS is destined
to be one of the most eagerly anticipated new models to land in Australia in years.
Only 315 examples will be available, which will ensure Focus RS ownership in Australia remains
the exclusive domain of a very select group of fortunate customers.
"Customers, the motoring press, Ford enthusiasts and hot hatch fans have all been constantly
asking us about Focus RS and when it might be coming to Australia, so we're very pleased and
incredibly excited to be able to confirm for everyone today that it's on its way and will be here
soon," Ford Australia President & CEO Marin Burela said.
"The buzz and excitement surrounding Focus RS has spread rapidly around the globe since it
was introduced in Europe early last year, winning a host of motoring awards and receiving
widespread critical acclaim for its outstanding combination of high-performance road car technology
and every day Focus practicality."
"Now it is poised to conquer the Australia market, setting a new benchmark for hot hatch
performance in this country and creating a whole new generation of performance car enthusiasts in
the process."
The Ford Focus RS will be offered in just one comprehensively-equipped specification level and
limited to three exterior colours – Ultimate Green, the signature colour of the latest Focus RS;
Performance Blue, the colour of the original Focus RS; and Frozen White, a classic RS colour.
Powered by a turbocharged Duratec RS 2.5 litre engine delivering 224 kW of power and peak torque
of 440 Nm from just 2,300 rpm, the Focus RS is equipped with an arsenal of high-tech,
high-performance components to match its exclusivity.
Focus RS is fitted with unique sports suspension, incorporating the patented Ford RevoKnuckle,
along with a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Helical Limited Slip Differential, high-performance
braking system and Tyre Deflation Detection System (DDS) for the 19-inch alloy wheels and bespoke
Continental tyres.
In addition to the largest wheel/tyre combination ever fitted to a Focus, a host of unique
Focus World Rally Car-inspired design elements contribute to the bold exterior of the RS,
including:
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- unique body panels
- flared wheel arches
- custom bonnet design with integrated twin louvres
- side skirts
- aggressive front and rear bumpers
In fact almost every body panel on the sleek three-door body has been revised or modified.
A twin-blade rear spoiler completes the exterior package, complementing the rear bumper venturi
and front bumper splitter to deliver the necessary downforce and balance the overall aerodynamic
profile of the vehicle.
Other exterior elements include automatic levelling xenon front headlights with washer system
and rear parking sensors.
On the inside, Focus RS boasts Recaro sports seats in partial leather trim, dual zone climate
control air conditioning, rain sensing windscreen wipers, auto-dimming rear vision mirror and an
eight-speaker Sony audio system with six-disc CD player and USB input facility for iPod/MP3 player
integration.
Bluetooth hands-free with Voice Control system is also part of the equipment package, along
with the Ford Key-Free System incorporating keyless entry and keyless start via the start/stop
button.
The Ford Focus RS will be offered for sale with a Manufacturer's List Price* (MLP*) of $59,990*
when it arrives in Australia later this year.
NOTE: * Manufacturer's list price (MLP) excludes dealer delivey fees and the various
statutory charges.
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