Next Ford Focus RS could see 330 horsepower!
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Next Ford Focus RS could see 330 horsepower!
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Here's some fun news. Auto Express reports the next-generation Ford Focus RS could pack as much as 330 horsepower courtesy of a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. That's a substantial jump over the 247 hp found in the new Focus ST. Matthias Ton, the chief program engineer for global performance cars at Ford, admits the turbo 2.0-liter in the ST is too close to its power ceiling to glean any more grunt without a substantial revision of the turbo and fuel systems. If Ford decides to build another Focus RS, Ton continues, the hotter hatch will bow with a variant of the Ecoboost 2.3-liter.
The last generation RS hit showrooms with 301 horsepower from a turbo 2.5 five-cylinder, though the special-edition RS500 shown above poured 345 horsepower to the front wheels. Auto Express reports that if Ford does build the more aggressive RS, it will likely touch down with a new mechanical limited slip differential to help keep the car pointed straight and handle regular track abuse.
The last generation RS hit showrooms with 301 horsepower from a turbo 2.5 five-cylinder, though the special-edition RS500 shown above poured 345 horsepower to the front wheels. Auto Express reports that if Ford does build the more aggressive RS, it will likely touch down with a new mechanical limited slip differential to help keep the car pointed straight and handle regular track abuse.
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I don't really believe much what Auto Express has to say.
I mean, this is the same magazine that confirmed the new Ford Capri like 5 times over the past 10 years.
And then there is also this:
Ford’s next RS model could be a Fiesta rather than a Focus, Autocar has learned.
https://themustangsource.com/f697/fo...gamini-509590/
I mean, this is the same magazine that confirmed the new Ford Capri like 5 times over the past 10 years.
And then there is also this:
Ford’s next RS model could be a Fiesta rather than a Focus, Autocar has learned.
https://themustangsource.com/f697/fo...gamini-509590/
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