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Specifications
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Brakes
& Tires
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Brakes
F/R:
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vented
disc/vented disc
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Driveline:
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All
Wheel Drive
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Tires
F-R:
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Gravel: R15 (magnesium)
Asphalt: R18 (magnesium)
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Engine
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Displacement
cu in (cc):
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123
(2000)
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Power bhp (kW) at RPM:
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300(224)
/ 6000
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Redline
at RPM:
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n.a.
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Torque lb-ft (Nm) at
RPM:
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406(550)
/ 4000
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Type:
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Turbocharged
Inline-4
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Exterior
Dimensions & Weight
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Length
× Width × Height in:
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170.1 × 70.2 × n.a.
(depends on the setup)
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Weight
lb (kg):
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2711
(1230)
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Performance
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Acceleration
0-60 mph s:
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n.a.
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Fuel Economy EPA
city/highway mpg (l/100 km):
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n.a.
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Top Speed mph (km/h):
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n.a.
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World
Champion Ford Reveals New Look For 2008 Focus RS World Rally Car
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Ford of Europe revealed the exciting new look for its 2008 FIA World Rally
Championship campaign as the team was unveiled at the Autosport International
Show in Birmingham.
The Focus RS World Rally Car, which powered Ford to the manufacturers' world
title in both 2006 and 2007, sports a striking modern livery that took centre
stage today at Europe's largest annual motorsport exhibition. It was also
announced that the squad will be named the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team
for 2008.
The team's new driver line-up of Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala were
joined by Ford of Europe's new motorsport director, Mark Deans, and team
director Malcolm Wilson as they revealed the Focus RS WRC's colour scheme for
the first time.
"The Focus RS WRC has a new, contemporary livery which blends perfectly
with the outlook of the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team," explained
Deans. "This is our first full season in partnership with BP and the Abu
Dhabi Tourism Authority and their importance to our WRC program is reflected
in the team's new name and their prominence on the car.
"Of course, there is far more to a successful WRC campaign than the
color of the car and the name of the team. But in the few weeks since I took
up my new role as motorsport director I have seen enough to convince me that we
are again capable of being fully competitive in 2008. We have a dynamic,
young driver line-up supported by one of the most enthusiastic and
hard-working teams in motorsport at M-Sport and I look forward to a year that
I'm confident will be a successful one," he added.
Deans also sprung a surprise on Wilson, presenting him with a replica of the
2007 FIA World Rally Championship's manufacturers' trophy on behalf of Ford
of Europe. "That was a fantastic gesture and one that I really
appreciated," said Wilson. "It brought back the memories of what a
remarkable year 2007 was for Ford in the WRC.
"But that is history and we're now fully focused on the 2008 season. In
Mikko and Jari-Matti we have two young drivers who are hungry for competition
but also have experience that belies their years and I'm looking forward to
watching them develop further during the season. Abu Dhabi's Khalid Al
Qassimi has a comprehensive program of 10 events in a third Focus RS WRC and
I hope to see him gain further in both experience and confidence during the
year," added Wilson.
Base Price: 2008 Ford Focus RS WRC - n.a. (last update: 1/15/2008)
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