2016 Focus RS Production

[EditorTurner]

Hot & Ready
With production started, the Focus RS slides into North America this Spring
By Steve Turner
Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Those pining away for the arrival of the Focus RS have reason to rejoice. The first production Focus RS models are rolling off the production line in Saarlouis, Germany. While our friends in Europe will obviously get the first chance to own these all-wheel-drive hot hatches, the cars are set to arrive in North American this spring.
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[SonicDTR]

Sweet! Getting closer!

Thanks for the write up!

 

[kevinatfms]

I was against the car for the most part but i have now started to change my mind. Ford has done its homework on this model so it seems and the reviews posted so far come to the conclusion that its a downright blast to drive.

I wonder how long those clutch packs in the rear are going to last? The standard carbon fiber clutch packs that they use in the heavier cars dont last very long. Since this is lighter and the clutch packs seem larger, maybe they will be able to handle the abuse for the life of the car?