IMSA-XJR9 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I would love for this to be true! http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/future-cars/2016-ford-focus-rs-first-details-exclusive-insider-info?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1459_83070642 The new car wipes the board clean and starts over. In addition to AWD, the RS will be the only Focus to pack Ford's new 2.3-liter Ecoboost four-cylinder, available now in the Lincoln MKC and very soon in the 2015 Mustang. What we hear squares with other rumors about the Focus RS coming stateside, while fleshing out some more specifics. A number of hurdles still remain, however: marketing studies, government certifications, and corporate willpower—but it ultimately looks like the VW Golf R will get some serious competition next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Update . . . UPDATE: We have additional details about the upcoming 2016 Focus RS from another trusted source, including power output, so let's start with that. With the Mustang GT's V8 holding down a 435 hp spot at the top of the Ford performance pecking order (for now, until the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 emerges), the Focus RS is free to turn up the horsepower wick. Since the 2.3-liter Ecoboost is easily capable of more than its 310 hp output in the Mustang, which was dictated more by fuel economy concerns than anything else, the RS is free to pump out between 325 and 350 hp. The higher figure is more likely. This is because as a low-volume, niche product that doesn't compete with the Mustang GT, there's no reason to hold the Focus RS back. To put the power down, Ford will employ an entirely new AWD system intended for high-output applications. It's not the same system employed on the Fusion, Escape, and MKZ. The new system will employ torque vectoring front and rear to aid handling, and after debuting in the Focus RS it will trickle down to other applications. That means the Focus RS might have some high-performance AWD company in Ford's lineup soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 350 HP out of the 2.3L! Wow, that's impressive! That matches the 3.5L EB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Video of a RS . . . Or ST . . .or some other SE Focus . . http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bzKaYD58ShQ&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A few mules similar to the one in the youtube video have been seen testing around Dearborn. This rumor has been around since the 2015 focus was unveiled back in February, however this is the first time anything somewhat concrete has been published. I cant wait. Too bad I can't afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would love to see the RS powertrain & AWD in an SVT version of the Escape, that would be a blast to drive and still have some utility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would love to see the RS powertrain & AWD in an SVT version of the Escape, that would be a blast to drive and still have some utility. Isn't that the MKC 2.3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Does the MKC have 350 HP and a 6 speed manual? Seriously though, what I mean is an all out performance Escape, maybe with flared fenders, lowered suspension, no roof rack, etc. Not just a "Sport" appearance package, but a full on SVT/RS type effort. Edited August 27, 2014 by NLPRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 This might be a little crazy and/or unnecessary, but what if Ford put a 7 speed manual in it like GM did with C7 Corvette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal50 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Ford version of the Porsche Cayenne ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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