Edstock Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 From AUTO EXPRESS Speaking at the launch of the 247bhp Focus ST, chief program engineer for the ST and all other global performance cars, Matthias Ton, stated that the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine used by the ST was close to its power limit without significantly upgrading its fuel system and turbocharger. Ton confirmed that, if a next-generation Focus RS is produced, it is likely to use a tuned version of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine currently under development in North America. Though destined to replace the heavier V6 units found in entry-level Ford Mustangs in the US, this powerplant could be calibrated to suit the sportier Focus RS. 330 hp mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hmm, a 2.3 I-4 Ecoboost engine under development as well as the Nano 2.7 V6... Interesting times ahead for Ford NA product.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4d4evr-1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thank God for Kusak (sp) and the support of Mulally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/14/next-ford-focus-rs-could-see-330-horsepower/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Looking forward to see how this turns out. I would like to see a Focus RS here as well. It'll sell and I'm sure Focus/Fiesta ST sales wouldn't eat into Mustang (EB, V6) sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTwannabe Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 The 1987 Mustang SVO is only 28 years late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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