Minichamps Ford Focus RS 2010 Performance Blue 1:18 scale 100 080007
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Minichamps Ford Focus RS Performance Blue 2010 1:18 Scale On December 17, 2007 Ford of Europe confirmed that a Mk 2 Focus RS would be launched in 2009. The press release also notes that a concept version of the RS is due in mid-2008. [7 ] Contrary to numerous rumours and speculation [8 ][ 9] [10 ] the RS was announced by Ford to have a conventional FWD layout with an upgraded Duratec ST engine with 305PS Duratec RS , gearbox, suspension, and LSD. As announced, the Focus RS MK2 hit the road on 5 January 2009. [11 ][ 12 ]When Ford completed the production run of the Mk I, Ford of Britain 's managing director Paul Thomas said "We always knew Focus RS would be a sales winner, but we could never have predicted its fantastic reception and the effect it had in re-igniting passion for the Ford RS brand."In 2008, Ford revealed the new Focus RS in "concept" form at the British International Motor Show . Contrary to speculation, [13 ] the new Focus RS does not have twin turbochargers or all-wheel drive. The Duratec RS engine was upgraded to produce 305 PS (224 kW; 301 hp) [14 ] and 440 N·m (325 lb·ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration was quoted to be under 6 seconds. The RS is all about the Ford-engineered 2,522cc five-cylinder engine found in the Focus ST, but it's been heavily modified. A larger Borg Warner K16 turbo now
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