Ford has been hesitant to release information on its next RS-badged Focus but in 2013 Wheels24 reported on a early prototype being tested, revealing changes to the front.
Now (June 2014) our photographers have caught what is to be the new Ford Focus RS being driven along a German freeway.
GALLERY: Ford Focus RS in winter testing
The cleverly disguised prototype is well hidden by a body with ST styling elements but the rear differs in one important detail: instead of a centre-mounted pair of slim exhausts this RS variant has two huge pipes.
TO BE LAUNCHED IN 2016?
The new RS is expected to use a four-cylinder 2.3 EcoBoost engine capable of 223-260kW. It will reportedly send power to the front wheels vehicle through an electronic differential.
While this sounds like a recipe for torque steer, the Focus RS is slated to use the automaker’s Revoknuckle front suspension, one designed specifically for high-performance front-wheel-drive applications.
The Ford Focus RS could be launched in 2016 as its launch delay will likely make the high-performance hatchback a last hurrah for the current Focus as it is expected to be replaced in 2017.
Now (June 2014) our photographers have caught what is to be the new Ford Focus RS being driven along a German freeway.
GALLERY: Ford Focus RS in winter testing
The cleverly disguised prototype is well hidden by a body with ST styling elements but the rear differs in one important detail: instead of a centre-mounted pair of slim exhausts this RS variant has two huge pipes.
TO BE LAUNCHED IN 2016?
The new RS is expected to use a four-cylinder 2.3 EcoBoost engine capable of 223-260kW. It will reportedly send power to the front wheels vehicle through an electronic differential.
While this sounds like a recipe for torque steer, the Focus RS is slated to use the automaker’s Revoknuckle front suspension, one designed specifically for high-performance front-wheel-drive applications.
The Ford Focus RS could be launched in 2016 as its launch delay will likely make the high-performance hatchback a last hurrah for the current Focus as it is expected to be replaced in 2017.