Wolf Racing announced the launch of a power pack for the new Ford Focus RS. German Touring Car Masters (DTM) diehards should recognise the tuner’s name; it appeared on the dominating Cosworth RS 500 over two decades ago and caused some commotion in Group N rallying.
Known as the Wolf RS 360, the Wolf tuned Focus RS is powered by the standard engine that has been modified to output 265 kW and 559 N.m of torque at 3 100 rpm. This represents a 18.5% increase in power and 27% increase torque over the standard model.
The Wolf RS 360 also includes a multi-disc differential lock and a new coilover suspension with lowering springs, which ‘drop’ the car by 30 mm. The car runs on 20-inch wheels and the can be fitted with various design enhancements, including a selecting of decals and aluminum pedals. The Wolf Ford Focus RS will be launched at the Essen Motor Show that starts on November 28th and ends on December 6th, 2009.
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With an optimised engine and turbo charger management, Wolf Racing lifts the Focus RS into an own league. The refined Wolf RS 360 renders 360 hp (265 kW). The engineers increased the maximum torque by 27 percent to impressive 559 Newton meters, which the Wolf RS 360 already provides at 3,100 rpm. The Ford specialist located in Neuenstein (Germany) offers this performance enhancement for only 1299 Euros including VAT.
As Wolf Racing has its roots in motor sports, the engineers did not only focus on a stronger engine. Only in connection with the multi-disc differential lock for 2500 Euros the serial car turns into a race car with official approval and homologation for road service. As soon as the torque rises, the differential lock interacts. Therefore, it is exactly the combination with the Wolf performance enhancement which unfolds the potential, as more torque is available at an earlier stage. When accelerating and also when braking, the differential lock with an increasing effect provides a higher traction at the beginning and the end of the curve. This guarantees a better curve speed and an optimal handling. The coilover suspension for 1299 Euros provides best road holding conditions. Thereby, the lowering can be individually adjusted to the requirements of the road and the preference of the driver. Alternatively the lowering springs for 219 Euros lower the Wolf RS 360 by 30 millimeters and render an even more dynamic character. The lower center of gravity facilitates the handling, so that the gained performance can be transmitted to the road through the front wheels.
The 9×20 inch wheels in multi-part look also enhance the dynamic appearance and can be obtained already from 399 Euros. In the version glossy black with stainless steel well, the contrast is emphasized very clearly and underlines the sporty character of the Wolf RS 360. Wolf Racing also offers the light alloy wheel in the dimensions 8.5×19 and 8.5×18 inches in finishes ranging from charcoal matt polished over silver varnished with stainless steel well up to matt black. With its selected design elements, the Wolf RS 360 distinguishes itself from the serial Focus RS.Decorative strips in silver, charcoal, blue, red, orange, yellow, black or white for 98 Euros and Wolf stickers from three Euros as well as aluminum pedals including foot rests for 193 Euros are indicators for the stronger Ford.
With the Wolf RS 360, Wolf Racing once again confirms its competence when it comes to refining Ford automobiles. With the overall package containing the performance enhancement, differential lock and suspension, the engineers were able to transfer racing technology to the road. The Wolf RS 360 is exhibited at the Essen Motor Show from November 28th until December 6th 2009 in hall 10 at stand 304. Further information about all Wolf Racing products is available at the web site www.wolf-racing.de
