[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/focus-rs-heritage-edition\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/focus-rs-heritage-edition\/","headline":"Ford bids farewell to Focus RS with Heritage Edition","name":"Ford bids farewell to Focus RS with Heritage Edition","description":"The end is nigh for the Ford Focus RS. It may have only been on sale for a couple of years, but the blue oval is calling time on the masterful hot hatch and, on April 6th, production of the Focus RS will end. Sad times, right? Well, don\u2019t feel too down-hearted because the Focus RS is going out with a bang with the limited-run Heritage Edition. Only 50 will be produced – at Ford\u2019s Saarlouis plant in Germany – […]","datePublished":"2018-02-16","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ford-Focus-RS-Heritage-Edition-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ford-Focus-RS-Heritage-Edition-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/focus-rs-heritage-edition\/","about":["Ford","HOT HATCH"],"wordCount":306,"keywords":["ford","ford focus","Ford Focus RS","Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition","hot hatch"],"articleBody":"The end is nigh for the Ford Focus RS. It may have only been on sale for a couple of years, but the blue oval is calling time on the masterful hot hatch and, on April 6th, production of the Focus RS will end.Sad times, right? Well, don\u2019t feel too down-hearted because the Focus RS is going out with a bang with the limited-run Heritage Edition.Only 50 will be produced – at Ford\u2019s Saarlouis plant in Germany – and all 50 will only be available in the UK, so not all bad.What\u2019s different?You\u2019ll know the Heritage Edition when you see it due to the unique \u2018Tief Orange\u2019 body colour and various noir elements, such as black-forged alloy wheels and contrasting black door mirrors and rear spoiler.Elsewhere around the Heritage Edition, you\u2019ll find grey-finish brake callipers and partial-leather Recaro seats with carbon fibre trim.There\u2019s more to the Heritage Edition than just tango orange paint though, because under the surface, there\u2019s a dealer-fitted FPM375 Mountune upgrade, which ramps up power output by 24bhp to 369bhp and increases torque from 470Nm to 510Nm.The engine bay is still occupied by the same 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, which uses all-wheel-drive to vary the front-to-rear torque distribution to suit the current driving situation.Naturally, the Heritage Edition comes with everything you get with the standard Focus RS – that includes a front mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential (LSD), sunroof, rear parking sensors, power-fold door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter and heated steering wheel.Ford isn\u2019t asking silly money for the car either with a price tag of \u00a339,895 – a \u00a37k hike on the \u00a332,765 list price of the regular Focus RS.This Heritage Edition model is the third special variant Focus RS since September, following the Focus RS Edition and 300-only Red Edition Focus RS."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hot Hatch Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/hot-hatch-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Ford bids farewell to Focus RS with Heritage Edition","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/focus-rs-heritage-edition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]