DanGull Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Oh the fun I could have with that :o :o :o :o :o :o I already have the dealer investigating - wonder if I'll actually be able to get one... RS500 Site Red seats as well - must have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Wow :o You could not be blamed for crushing the Fiesta for one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andywest2k1 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 All i can say is 'wow!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenymk7 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) DARN ME!!!!!! Perfection Edited March 29, 2010 by DanGull Greeny - you should know better, tut tut - but yes, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Shame its still only a Ford though :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph1101 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Woweee! That looks a serious bit of kit! I love the matt black paint. I don't blame you for wanting to bn the fiesta for that :) Is it any faster than the stock one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Extra 50 bhp Alex... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 listen to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flic Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Oh my heavens, I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph1101 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 All that through the front wheels! :o That'll be, erm, frisky in the wet I should think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilverfox Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 In recognition of the extreme performance potential of the Focus RS500, the limited edition model has been subjected to a series of concentrated durability tests which have focused on the car’s track capabilities. The development programme included a dedicated endurance test at the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, where Ford TeamRS engineers were joined by three Ford-employed racing drivers working in shifts to complete 10,000km of non-stop driving, equivalent to competing in ten consecutive Nürburgring 24-hour races without a break. “We wanted to be sure that serious enthusiasts could drive the Focus RS500 to the limit on track, without any concerns about the car’s stamina,” said Matthias Tonn, Focus RS500 Chief Programme Engineer. “This meant going beyond our standard test routines, and pushing the car to the edge of its performance envelope. After 500 non-stop laps of the Nürburgring, we are very confident of its durability and delighted at the way it performed, with an 8-minute lap time within reach”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/250168/official_ford_focus_rs500.html i dont see the point behind it anymore behind that chaved up look... if you want a car too bash about on a track then drive off in you look M classes and RS Audi's stuff dont you... will depend on the price if it can undercut them 2 it be worthwhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Call from dealer: "Don't hold your breath" Why am I not surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Poppycock and balderdash ( No need to edit :P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus_ST-3 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Im not 100% sure about it tbh. Its a cool car, dont get me wrong, but its too expensive and i think i would feel slightly embarassed driving about in it once the novelty wears off. Personally i prefer the standard RS which has more than adequete performance as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilverfox Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Call from dealer: "Don't hold your breath" Why am I not surprised? 101 for the UK; more or less twice that of any other European country ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Aye - but apparently the finance manager of the dealership wants one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithC Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Does it come with a free balaclava? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Keith - it IS a balaclava... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 "there have been very few modifications to the car’s chassis. The RevoKnuckle front suspension system – which reduces torque steer – remains the same, as does the Quaife limited-slip differential. The brakes are also carried over, although the calipers are painted red to help set the RS500 apart from lesser models" thats the bit that worries me about it, it sounds asif they just beefed the engine up and left the rest but painted it differently too make it look the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Jesus that is a beast i want one i will have to check what change i have in my pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 need tissue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie j Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hope i get six numbers this week at £34k that will be the only way i could afford one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilverfox Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 "there have been very few modifications to the car’s chassis. The RevoKnuckle front suspension system – which reduces torque steer – remains the same, as does the Quaife limited-slip differential. The brakes are also carried over, although the calipers are painted red to help set the RS500 apart from lesser models" thats the bit that worries me about it, it sounds asif they just beefed the engine up and left the rest but painted it differently too make it look the part The GGR upgrade puts out similar power with no upgrade to the diff, so it'll be fine - you can guarantee it! Regarding the paint, it's a Panther Black car, that gets sent to a 3M factory to have the black film put on it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Dan has a wedding to save up for anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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