Kerry_T-5R
03-05-2009, 01:17 PM
Got this e-mail from quaife a few days ago about the Focus RS. The article is obviously mainly about the diff, but what does everyone think of the car? 301 bhp Volvo engine, Quaife diff and Revoknuckle front suspension and already a bit of Nurburgring success!
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Every one a Quaife - Ford's new Focus RS showcases the benefits of the ATB differential
February 26th 2009
Quaife Engineering is delighted to announce that Ford's new 301bhp Focus RS comes equipped with the company's automatic torque biasing differential as standard equipment.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/t4kerry/09FocusRS_7490a_750_x_500.jpg
Having supplied 4500 ATB differentials for the Mk1 Focus RS, the seeds for the two year project were planted in 2005 when Quaife supplied ATB units for three Nurburgring 24 hour class winning Focus ST race cars which were prepared and entered by Team RS staff.
This initial success, combined with the popularity of the helical gear automatic torque biasing differential in heavily tuned aftermarket Focus ST's to make the Quaife unit a natural choice for the 8,000 unit program.Quaife's ATB differentials are a fit and forget direct swap for the original factory ‘open' unit, require no servicing or special oils and come complete with a lifetime warranty - even for motorsport use.
They are 100% British made using Corus steel billets and then CNC machined using the latest robotic machinery. They are then hand assembled and rigorously inspected, as you'd expect from a company that's attained the internationally recognised TS16469 Quality standard.
Indeed such is the strength of the Quaife ATB that the original Focus ST production unit has required remarkably little redesign for the Focus RS application. The main changes required were adding an extra planetary pinion into the ATB unit, allowing for larger, stronger driveshafts to be fitted to the RS model.
Commenting on the project Quaife Engineering Director Michael Quaife said “We've enjoyed an ongoing dialogue with Ford and we're very pleased with the end results as they were a particularly good team to work with. Quaife has long been associated with the Ford brand and we're delighted that this is set to continue.”
“Naturally we're pleased that the initial press reviews of the car seem to be overwhelming positive. Even with 301bhp and 320lb.ft of torque being pushed through the front wheels the combination of the Quaife ATB differential and Ford's patented Revoknuckle front suspension is highly effective,” Quaife remarks.
But don't take our word for it, we'll leave it to the specialist motoring press to highlight the traction advantages a Quaife ATB differential can give your car!
“Even on a rough or wet surface the car takes off without drama, feeling for all the world as if it is four, not two-wheel drive…. You even wonder whether they're fibbing about how many wheels are being driven.”
Steve Sutcliffe, Autocar http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Ford-Focus-2.5-RS/238343/ (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Ford-Focus-2.5-RS/238343/)
“Apply the power when cornering and it's clear the technology really works. Where the Focus ST would push wide, the RS grips and goes with the efficiency of a true supercar.”
Chris Thorp, Auto Express http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/234174/ford_focus_rs.html (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/234174/ford_focus_rs.html)
“You can accelerate on a bumpy road and not fire straight into the nearest tree. And here's the big news: it's better than all current four-wheel-drive systems in go-fast hatchbacks. It seems to chew at the road and extract the maximum grip from every inch of asphalt.”
Sunday Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/in_the_showroom/article5772860.ece (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/in_the_showroom/article5772860.ece)
Quaife Engineering's range of helical gear limited slip automatic (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.quaife-differentials.com) torque biaising differentials covers car marques from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, so whether you're a trackday user, a fast road customer or a hardcore motorsport entrant, why not trade up to the Quaife traction advantage today?
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Every one a Quaife - Ford's new Focus RS showcases the benefits of the ATB differential
February 26th 2009
Quaife Engineering is delighted to announce that Ford's new 301bhp Focus RS comes equipped with the company's automatic torque biasing differential as standard equipment.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/t4kerry/09FocusRS_7490a_750_x_500.jpg
Having supplied 4500 ATB differentials for the Mk1 Focus RS, the seeds for the two year project were planted in 2005 when Quaife supplied ATB units for three Nurburgring 24 hour class winning Focus ST race cars which were prepared and entered by Team RS staff.
This initial success, combined with the popularity of the helical gear automatic torque biasing differential in heavily tuned aftermarket Focus ST's to make the Quaife unit a natural choice for the 8,000 unit program.Quaife's ATB differentials are a fit and forget direct swap for the original factory ‘open' unit, require no servicing or special oils and come complete with a lifetime warranty - even for motorsport use.
They are 100% British made using Corus steel billets and then CNC machined using the latest robotic machinery. They are then hand assembled and rigorously inspected, as you'd expect from a company that's attained the internationally recognised TS16469 Quality standard.
Indeed such is the strength of the Quaife ATB that the original Focus ST production unit has required remarkably little redesign for the Focus RS application. The main changes required were adding an extra planetary pinion into the ATB unit, allowing for larger, stronger driveshafts to be fitted to the RS model.
Commenting on the project Quaife Engineering Director Michael Quaife said “We've enjoyed an ongoing dialogue with Ford and we're very pleased with the end results as they were a particularly good team to work with. Quaife has long been associated with the Ford brand and we're delighted that this is set to continue.”
“Naturally we're pleased that the initial press reviews of the car seem to be overwhelming positive. Even with 301bhp and 320lb.ft of torque being pushed through the front wheels the combination of the Quaife ATB differential and Ford's patented Revoknuckle front suspension is highly effective,” Quaife remarks.
But don't take our word for it, we'll leave it to the specialist motoring press to highlight the traction advantages a Quaife ATB differential can give your car!
“Even on a rough or wet surface the car takes off without drama, feeling for all the world as if it is four, not two-wheel drive…. You even wonder whether they're fibbing about how many wheels are being driven.”
Steve Sutcliffe, Autocar http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Ford-Focus-2.5-RS/238343/ (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Ford-Focus-2.5-RS/238343/)
“Apply the power when cornering and it's clear the technology really works. Where the Focus ST would push wide, the RS grips and goes with the efficiency of a true supercar.”
Chris Thorp, Auto Express http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/234174/ford_focus_rs.html (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/234174/ford_focus_rs.html)
“You can accelerate on a bumpy road and not fire straight into the nearest tree. And here's the big news: it's better than all current four-wheel-drive systems in go-fast hatchbacks. It seems to chew at the road and extract the maximum grip from every inch of asphalt.”
Sunday Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/in_the_showroom/article5772860.ece (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/in_the_showroom/article5772860.ece)
Quaife Engineering's range of helical gear limited slip automatic (http://www.quaife.co.uk/collector/track.cfm?serial=GSqIGYxgVr3gWod0glCE&me_id=95&link=http://www.quaife-differentials.com) torque biaising differentials covers car marques from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, so whether you're a trackday user, a fast road customer or a hardcore motorsport entrant, why not trade up to the Quaife traction advantage today?