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

Jay · Jun 15, 2012

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!

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

6UE5t · Jun 15, 2012

Nice but still FWD right?

alwjmonster · Jun 16, 2012

more torque steer probably.

Ah Li · Jun 16, 2012

global rallycross fiesta 600hp

Veloc · Jun 16, 2012

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

6UE5t · Jun 16, 2012

alwjmonster said:
more torque steer probably.

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

dewabantura · Jun 17, 2012

From sideview it looks like EK4...nice

TimLang · Jun 18, 2012

Nothing beats legendary Ford Escort Cosworth RS.

Civic-R · Jun 18, 2012

I prefer the 'hulk' color..

WPQ800 · Jun 22, 2012

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

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