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The Focus RS Mk1 was produced from October 2, 2002, to November 11, 2003, and was Ford's return to the RS (Rallye Sport) badge after the demise of the tweaked Escorts, particularly the fabled Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Production was limited to 4501 units only. The car was largely built on its own assembly line in Ford's Saarlouis plant, with some additional specialist off-line assembly performed by the ACÜ group at Überhern. The RS was offered all over Europe, but 2147 were sold in the United Kingdom, by far its largest market. The Mark 1 Focus RS was a limited production run available in 21 European countries. Prior to the launch of the production car, there were 12 development prototypes, which were then followed by 26 pre-production vehicles.
Using a turbocharged version of the 2.0-litre Ford Zeta engine, the Focus RS rated at 212 horsepower (158 kW).
It would generate a steady 0.98G in lateral acceleration due to racing parts such as Sachs dampers, lightweight O.Z Alloy Wheels and a Quaife ATB Differential. It would also allow 1.0G of braking force due to the standard Brembo braking system 324 mm (Front) 280 mm (Rear).
The development of the Focus RS was undertaken by a mixed team of mainstream Ford engineers (not SVE nor the TeamRS group which replaced it later on) and Tickford Engineering in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Originally it was to be released as the Racing Focus, however after the poor selling Racing Puma, Ford (driven by Martin Leach) decided to revive the RS badge.
More bespoke than the concurrent Ford Focus SVT (badged as the Focus ST170 in Europe), the Focus RS upgraded or replaced 70% of the standard Focus mechanicals. The 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) inline-four engine equipped with a single Garrett AiResearch GT25 (60) SG turbocharger produced a minimum of 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) at 5500 rpm and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3500 rpm, which was then mated to the 5-speed Ford MTX-75 transmission and not the Getrag used in the ST 170. Mechanically, most notably, the car incorporated a Quaife automatic torque biasing differential to improve traction from the front-wheel drive setup. The steering used a similar quick-ratio rack as the ST170 while the brakes used fixed-caliper, four-piston Brembo units with 324 mm (12.8 in) discs at the front and single-piston floating calipers and 280 mm (11.0 in) discs at the back. Wheels were 18" alloys specially developed by OZ Racing. The engine was heavily modified with forged aluminium pistons, hardened valve seats, sodium-filled exhaust valves, stainless steel exhaust system. The forced induction system comprised a Garrett turbocharger with a water-cooled charge air cooler and an electric water pump. To transmit the higher torque an upgraded AP clutch was used.
The Focus RS was available in one metallic colour, Imperial Blue. The body looked similar to the standard Focus or to the ST170, although the RS featured unique front and rear bumper assemblies required for the wider wheel arches which accommodated the 65 mm (2.6 in) wider front track. Internally, the theme is blue and black with sections of blue leather trim on the door trim panels, the steering wheel and the Sparco seats which were trimmed in blue/black leather and Alcantara. A green starter button starts the engine. The instruments have a blue background and in place of the coolant temperature gauge, the RS was equipped with a boost pressure indicator (up to 1.5 bar). The gear lever knob, handbrake lever, and pedals were all custom made by Sparco.
All-around performance was roughly equal or better to its other competitors, including hatchbacks such as the Honda Civic Type R and some four-wheel drive cars in the same price field. Power was a diminished priority and the handling on a track, courtesy of the front differential, was considered by most observers to be its strongest characteristic. In a Top Gear review, Jeremy Clarkson noted that "it lacks the straightforward oomph of a Subaru Impreza. The reason it was quick round our track is simple: this car handles like it's in a cartoon". Clarkson and other motor journalists also commented on the car's torque steer on bumpy British roads.

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RS
Ford Focus RS (Rally Sport) - высокотехнологичная версия Ford Focus появилась в 2002 году, позиционируемая как более «продвинутое» решение, чем ST версия. Первое поколение Focus RS было доступно в ограниченном количестве и продавалось в 21 европейской стране. Был продолжением Ford Escort RS 2000. Ford Focus RS оснащался 2-литровой версией двигателя Zetec-E с турбонаддувом, выдавал мощность 212 л. с. (158 кВт). Всего был произведён 4501 Focus RS на фабрике в Саарлуисе.

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Ford Focus RS
Виробник - Ford
Роки виробництва - 2002-2019
Попередник(и) - Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Клас - Клас C
Стиль кузова - хетчбек
Споріднені - Ford Focus / Ford Focus ST
Подібні - Audi S3 / BMW 130i/135i / Volkswagen Golf R32/Volkswagen Golf R / Mazda3 MPS / Subaru Impreza WRX STI / Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Ford Focus RS (Rally Sport) - високотехнологічна версія Ford Focus з'явилася в 2002 році, позиціюється як більш спортивна версія, ніж ST.
З моменту заснування моделі випущені такі покоління Ford Focus RS:

Ford Focus RS 1 (2002-2003)
Ford Focus RS 2 (2009-2010)
Ford Focus RS 3 (2015-2019)

Ford Focus RS I (2002-2003)
Перше покоління Focus RS було доступно в обмеженій кількості і продавалося в 21-й Європейській країні. Було продовженням Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Ford Focus RS оснащувався 2,0 літровою версією двигуна Zetec-E з турбонадувом, потужністю 212 к.с. (158 кВт), п'ятиступінчастою МКПП і блокуванням Quaife. Розгін до сотні займав 6,7 с, а до 160 км/год - 15,5 с. Максимальна швидкість - 232 км/год. Всього було виготовлено 4501 екземпляр Focus RS на фабриці в Саарлуісі.
Двигуни
2.0 л Zetec-E І4 215 к.с., 310 Нm

Ford Focus RS III
Ford Focus RS І
Ford Focus RS I WRC 2004 року

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