GYMKHANA EIGHT, YA'LL!

Who am I kidding? You've already seen it. Please to enjoy... again.

PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THE RS!!!

Ford dealerships will be taking orders for the 2016 Focus RS starting October 1st. See the gearheads at Zeck Ford to order yours, (I am getting there early).

Not coming to America

These pics were from the Shanghai Motor Show for 2013 with the "Escort Concept." A name that, for most, stirs up thoughts of basic, affordable transportation rather than great driving dynamics or bold design. As Ford put it, "Customers in China described seeking a vehicle that is stylish – but not one that is arrogant or pretentious." It seems that china prefers a sedan to a hatchback, as it is not offered in hatch or wagon.

The end product did not deviate much from this concept, as you can see

Throw back

Still my favorite Gymkhana video so far... and it's a 5 door so us Americans can relate...

Please to enjoy, Ken Block's Gymkhana 3... again!

More details on the All-New Ford Focus RS Headed to US

This suggest that we may start seeing the Focus RS early next year.



  All-New Ford Focus RS Headed to US

Gaining access to the Ford Focus RS in the Midwest

It is widely speculated that gaining access to the new Focus RS will be very limited. With that in mind, we approached Zeck Ford near Kansas City. Zeck Ford is known as being a group of true Ford enthusiast and we knew that if anybody in town was working hard to get their hands on a 2016 Ford Focus RS, it would be them. Sure enough, they have been working their contacts already, well before the national release of this new beast. Stay tuned to find out more...

It's official! The Focus RS will have AWD & 320 HP!

According to the official Ford release today, the 2016 Focus RS will have an electronicaly enhanced AWD system routed through a 6 speed manual gear-box. It will produce 320HP via the 2.3L turbo unit found in the Mustang. The Euro-domestic market RS of just a few years ago was a legend in its own right, until today...

Don't be late for the debut of the 2016 Focus RS...

See it unveiled at the link below tomorrow at 7:45AM Eastern!!!

The All New Focus RS

Focus RS reveal set for February 3rd!!!

Check out this teaser released by Ford that with the message that it would be revealed on February 3rd.

No Focus RS at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, NAISA

Everyone and their mother said that the 2016 Focus RS would debut at this years NAISA along wit the new GT, the GT350 and the new Raptor. The only one missing was the only one that I would consider purchasing. What bothers me is that no one seems to be talking about the fact that it was missing. Ford promised one so I will continue to save my pennies. If they were trying to create more buzz and a bit of angst before they drop the curtain on it, for me, it is working...

An American Focus RS?!?! Oh let it be SO!!!

We knew about the new RS due out next year in Europe but it is being said that a limited number will find their way to the US as well. There is still debate about if it will be a FWD or AWD unit and the final number on HP output is still up in the air but the fact that Ford thinks us worthy enough to ponder the thought means that our incessant bitching is paying off. Way to go, everyone with a brain!

This message is to Ford Motor Company, USA:

Ford,

If you make this an AWD car, I will place an order immediately... No I don't really care how much it costs. Where do I sign up?

2016 Focus RS under testing at Nurburgring

This is one of two test mules seen at the track in the last few months. I am still on the fence as to if this is a diesel or not. The tone is very low and I am not sure how I feel about it...

I'm not saying that this is the case, but how would you feel about a diesel being the only option in the 2016 Focus RS?

Finally, The RS Badge Returns Astride the 2016 Focus RS!

The rumors are true. The Focus RS received the green light and this time, the US gets a crack at a true contender. Depending on who you ask, it will either have an electrically controlled FWD trans or an all new, state of the art AWD system with torque vectoring to each wheel. The prospects are strong towards the latter of these, according to insiders. It will make somewhere between 305hp & 355hp with likelyhood being more towards the higher end of that range, thanks to a new, twin-scroll turbo bolted to it's 2.3L I4. My belief is that the new RS will be an AWD because it simply must be to qualify it as true lineage to the great rally cars that also wore the badge. The last iteration of the RS was a good car but without all of that power going to all 4 wheels, it was not a great car. It is simple math: tons of HP to 2 wheels VS. tons of HP to 4 wheels... Ford, here is another equation for you. RS + AWD = +Me.  RS - AWD = -Me.   I'm sure plenty of people would buy a FWD Focus RS, but this being the first impression many North Americans will have of the famed RS, why not make it one they will not soon forget?

Awesome Power Wheels vid

I ran across this and just had to pass it on. This Is Epic!

Ho Lee She It! The Escort that wants to kill you

Bringing new meaning to the phrase "Pucker Factor". A 1000 BHP Mk1.