The 2009 Ford Focus RS
Ford of Europe confirms its plan to launch an exciting all-new, high performance version of Focus RS in 2009.
The new Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. The Ford Team RS - a specialist team led by Jost Capito who will be the Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles starting January 1, 2008 – will be responsible for the development.
According to John Fleming, Ford of Europe’s President and CEO, “With two consecutive Manufacturer’s World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS.” He said, “With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost’s experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe’s positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers.”
Under Capito’s leadership, the basic concept for a new Focus RS has already been under development for quite some time. Now that the programme has been approved, Capito along with his team will give fully concentration on the project.
Capito said, “We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I’m very excited by the results … Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production.”
Unfortunately, Ford of Europe will not disclose any of the technical details regarding the new Focus RS, until near the launch in 2009. For now, Ford is planning to show a concept version of the car, for the first time, in the mid of 2008.
Fleming, said, “We’re not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet – Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalize the exact specification and styling … But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of weating the coveted Ford RS badge.”
Capito, on the other hand, said, “We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus St as the base for a no-compromise RX model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus … Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car’s performance, design, handling and braking.”
That sound’s great. The company is really working on the development carefully. It is right for them to think that the new Focus RS should be seen with no flaws in all aspects by the time it is showcased publicly.
The new Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. The Ford Team RS - a specialist team led by Jost Capito who will be the Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles starting January 1, 2008 – will be responsible for the development.
According to John Fleming, Ford of Europe’s President and CEO, “With two consecutive Manufacturer’s World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS.” He said, “With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost’s experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe’s positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers.”
Under Capito’s leadership, the basic concept for a new Focus RS has already been under development for quite some time. Now that the programme has been approved, Capito along with his team will give fully concentration on the project.
Capito said, “We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I’m very excited by the results … Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production.”
Unfortunately, Ford of Europe will not disclose any of the technical details regarding the new Focus RS, until near the launch in 2009. For now, Ford is planning to show a concept version of the car, for the first time, in the mid of 2008.
Fleming, said, “We’re not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet – Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalize the exact specification and styling … But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of weating the coveted Ford RS badge.”
Capito, on the other hand, said, “We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus St as the base for a no-compromise RX model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus … Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car’s performance, design, handling and braking.”
That sound’s great. The company is really working on the development carefully. It is right for them to think that the new Focus RS should be seen with no flaws in all aspects by the time it is showcased publicly.
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