Third Generation Ford Focus RS To Make Track-Goers Happy With 330bhp and LSD?

[Jay]

More details about the third generation Ford Focus RS is slowly emerging and the latest is that it could be powered by a 330bhp 2.3L EcoBoost turbo mill!

<!--more-->Chief program engineer of the 247bhp Focus ST, Matthias Ton, confirmed that if a next-generation Focus RS is produced, it is likely to use a tuned version of the 2.3L EcoBoost engine currently under development in North America.



If that were to happen, the new turbo mill will be up by 32bhp than the previous 301bhp 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo RS, but down by 15bhp against the limited edition RS500 – close enough we say.



The upcoming Focus RS will most likely possess a mechanical limited slip differential as standard (track-goers rejoice!), along with larger brakes and a stiffer suspension setup.

Source: Auto Express

Ford Focus RS500 - autocar.co.uk - YouTube

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[6UE5t]

Nice but still FWD right?

 

[alwjmonster]

more torque steer probably.

 

[Ah Li]

global rallycross fiesta 600hp

 

[Veloc]

Now in flat black makes it all the more menacing. Dang these are big boys toys...

 

[6UE5t]

more torque steer probably.

And probably understeer. Should've been AWD, then it would compete with the Evos & Scoobys.

 

[dewabantura]

From sideview it looks like EK4...nice

 

[TimLang]

Nothing beats legendary Ford Escort Cosworth RS.

 

[Civic-R]

I prefer the 'hulk' color..

 

[WPQ800]

nice! love the color, love the bulging arches and bodykits......... but to maintain in Malaysia......SAKIT!