Ford Racing RS8 Focus (No 56K)

[SVThopeful]

I drove the RS8 Focus over the weekend and even though I have driven it before, this was the first time I have driven it pretty hard and I am really impressed. Here are some pictures.

The car has a 5.0L "Cammer" V8 with about 420hp, a rear wheel drive conversion, and a prototype FRPP suspension.

 

[todras]

Good god!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BlackE1]

I drove the RS8 Focus over the weekend and even though I have driven it before, this was the first time I have driven it pretty hard and I am really impressed.

Can I drive it next time since you got two turns already.

 

[SVThopeful]

Can I drive it next time since you got two turns already.

Actually, I think it's been 3 turns.

 

[TheMexicanJob]

great googly moogly

 

[elraido]

Actually, I think it's been 3 turns.

What makes you so special that you get to drive it and I don't?

 

[SVThopeful]

What makes you so special that you get to drive it and I don't?

My dad works at Ford Racing and I know a bunch of the guys there. I think I like his job more then he does since I don't have to deal with the daily grind but I get to play with all their toys.

 

[elraido]

My dad works at Ford Racing and I know a bunch of the guys there. I think I like his job more then he does since I don't have to deal with the daily grind but I get to play with all their toys.

Can I get some free goodies? LOL!

 

[mystiquevltwin]

no photos of the engine?!?! what gives....

 

[cnewton44]

Could they convert my Mysti to rear drive and drop in a 5.0 for free if I advertise for them?:laugh: :laugh:

Seriously though: One very nice Foci.

 

[SVThopeful]

no photos of the engine?!?! what gives....

Sorry about that, I added one and a picture of under the car.

 

[AliasJerk]

SEX!

I cannot believe how awesome that car is.. :drool:

 

[KyleQ]

I take it that motor started as a 4.6?

 

[TheMexicanJob]

furthermore.... where the hell is the driveshaft in the 2nd pic

under the car? what the hell are you talking about?

 

[mystiquevltwin]

furthermore.... where the hell is the driveshaft in the 2nd pic

He edited it. The first time, it was a shot of the underbody of his (Im assuming it was his) CSVT

It's now the Focus

 

[SVThopeful]

I take it that motor started as a 4.6?

Yes, it's an Aluminun Block 4.6L bored out to 5.0L.

He edited it. The first time, it was a shot of the underbody of his (Im assuming it was his) CSVT

It's now the Focus

Yea sorry about that, I copied the wrong link the first time.

 

[steebsSVT]

GOD! now i have to change my pants...

 

[SVThopeful]

Here's a link to a Motor Trend Article where they ran that car against a Lamborghini Gallardo. The Focus pulled faster lap times.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_mismatch_comparison

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_ford_focus_rs8_lamborghini_gallardo/

 

[elraido]

GOD! now i have to change my pants...

You weren't one of the guys in that superhero group in that other thread....were you? LOL

 

[Desiato]

Here's a link to a Motor Trend Article where they ran that car against a Lamborghini Gallardo. The Focus pulled faster lap times.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_mismatch_comparison

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_ford_focus_rs8_lamborghini_gallardo/

TEST DATA
2004 Ford Racing Focus RS8 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo
Acceleration, sec to mph
0-30 mph 1.8 2.0
0-40 mph 2.5 2.8
0-50 mph 3.5 3.5
0-60 mph 4.4 4.3
0-70 mph 5.6 5.5
0-80 mph 7.0 6.6
0-90 mph 8.5 8.2
0-100 mph 10.3 9.6
1/4 mile, sec @ mph 12.7 @ 113.7 12.5 @ 116.7
Braking, 100-0 mph, ft 319 324
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 111 115
600-ft slalom, mph 69.2 67.1
200-ft skidpad, g 0.99 0.92
MT fig-eight, sec @ avg g 25.0 @ 0.75 25.2 @ 0.76
Racetrack lap time, sec 1:32.43 1:33.42
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph 2750 2500
CONSUMER INFO
On sale in U.S. Theoretically Currently
Base price incl dest $31,000 (European RS model) $172,600
Price as tested $105,000 (est) $187,959
Airbags Dual front Dual front, front sides
Stability/traction control No/no Yes/yes
Basic warranty None 2 yrs/unlimited miles
Powertrain warranty None 2 yrs/unlimited miles
Roadside assist period None 3 yrs (late 2004)
EPA mpg, city/hwy Not rated 10 / 17
Range, miles, city/hwy N/A 238 / 405
Recommended fuel Unleaded premium Unleaded premium

Estimated price: $105,000 USD!