Description

FOR SALE
One of Fifty Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition, one owner and full Ford history.

MODEL HISTORY
Warley at Brentwood in Essex, the then home of The Ford Motor Company UK, announced on the 14th February 2018 a limited run of 50 Heritage Edition Focus RS models built to celebrate 50 years since the launch of the Ford Escort and to pay homage to the introduction of the RS brand to the UK. The final 50 right-hand-drive Focus RS units from the Saarlouis Plant in Germany were to be Heritage Editions and priced at £39,895 with anticipated huge demand. The 50 cars were finished only in “Tief Orange” (Deep Orange) with other unique styling features and performance accoutrements to make it, at 370bhp, the fastest Focus RS variant ever. It was announced by Ford UK boss, Andy Barratt, that all 50 cars were sold within 30 minutes of launch thanks to the frenzy created from a single Facebook post!

EQUIPMENT
All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, four selectable drive modes, SYNC3 8” touchscreen DAB audio nav system, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, Ford Power Starter button, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System, Performance gear-shift light. RS Heritage Special Equipment: Tief Orange paintwork, black forged alloy wheels, grey-finish brake callipers, contrasting black door mirrors and rear spoiler, privacy glass, sunroof, rear parking sensors, partial leather Recaro Race moulded seats, carbon fibre trim, power-fold door mirrors, cruise control/speed limiter, heated steering wheel, mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential, FPM375 Mountune power upgrade. Dealer Options: 3M clear film on rear bumper edge, Mountune tailored carpet mats, Mountune mud flaps, 5-year warranty, Gard X Premium (Leather). Accessories: Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser, front seat covers, door bin rubbers.

EXTERIOR
One of only 50 Heritage Edition Focus RS models, this example has just one owner from new, covered 4,991 miles and benefits from full supplying Ford Dealer service history. Finished in the only colour available Tief Orange, (Deep Orange - Code SJF), the car presents like a delivery mileage example. The paintwork and contrasting Heritage styling pieces on this iconic RS product look absolutely sensational with no imperfections worthy of mention. The underside is sparking clean thanks to being dry stored and a fanatical owner who cleaned the underside after every dry outing! The car is entirely factory original including the supplying Ford Dealer number plates. A collector’s prime specimen with amazing provenance.

INTERIOR
Upon opening the door of this white-hot Focus, you are instantly greeted with extrovert styling including the naked seat frame emblazoned with Recaro lettering, bright blue contrast stitching throughout and brushed aluminium tread plates with RS logo. Climb into the phenomenal Recaro Race moulded seats with huge bolsters and harness holes and you are instantly aware this is a cockpit like no ordinary Focus! The partial leather/Alcantara seat upholstery, (Code AR), is in perfect condition as is the rest of the trim and soft-touch material in a car that has covered just 4,991miles. The carpets are as new having being protected by genuine Mountune carpet mats and further preservation measures include the sole owner covering the entire luggage area in protective cellophane. All functions, gauges and controls are as new and fully functional including the SYNC3 8” touchscreen DAB audio nav system.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Specially designed for high performance, Ford’s 2.3 litre Ecoboost engine in the heritage Edition gained the dealer fitted FPM375 Mountune upgrade which increased overboost power from 350bhp to 370bhp and torque from 470Nm to 510Nm over the standard RS, good for a 0-62mph in just 4.7 seconds and a 165mph top speed! In addition to this, the Heritage was fitted with a mechanical Quiafe limited-slip front differential to plant all the power to the road. The engine bay is as new and just as it left the dealership with huge Ford Performance badge, Deep Orange Mountune hoses and RS air box casing as well as all stickers, labels and PDI markings present. With the Quiafe ATB fitted to the front axle of the all-wheel-drive system and 6-speed manual gearbox, this sure-footed RS is a formidable performance machine.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Black forged 19in alloy wheels are original standard fitment for the RS Heritage Edition and remain in as new condition. Factory Michelin PilotSuperSport 235/35/ZR19 tyres remain fitted. Huge ventilated front discs are gripped by unique grey-finish Brembo callipers, another styling feature of the Heritage Edition.

HISTORY FILE
This outstanding Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition was registered new on the 31st March 2018 by Lookers Ford of Leeds to the first and only owner, Mr Bateman. A fanatical enthusiast and RS Owner’s Club member, the car is a credit to Mr Bateman and his custodianship over the last six years. The car has returned to the supplying dealership six times whereby the servicing schedule has been adhered to, as supported by service stamps and the corresponding invoices and service checklists. The order form and sales invoice outline the vehicle specification and purchase price of £40,560. All purchase documentation and the original sales brochure are neatly filed alongside the service records and all MOT certificates. As instructed by Ford, a letter from the dealership Business Manager requests that Mr Bateman maintain ownership for at least 12 months and that they are given first refusal should he wish to sell after this period. Each RS Heritage Edition was presented to the first owner with the Mountune Performance Parts box containing original components removed by the dealer after the FPM375 upgrade kit was fitted. The box is present with this car. The vehicle presentation pack incudes the Ford performance document wallet containing all handbooks including both the Focus RS Owner’s Manual Supplement and the additional orange Mountune Owner’s supplement, issued uniquely with RS Heritage Editions. Both original remote keys have Lookers Ford keyrings and even the glass polishing cloth remains unused in the packet. A very special Otto-Models 1:18 scale Focus RS model car has been specially commissioned by the owner to replicate this exact RS Heritage Edition, making it one of one and even with the registration RS15WOW matching! The model stays with the car and is boxed in mint condition. One of the most coveted of all RS cars and surely the jewel in even the best RS collections.

MOT April 2026, HPI Clear.