The new generation Focus RS will most likely retain
the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine of the current model,
which will be combined with a pair of electric motors.
The final output is expected to reach an estimated
400 hp and 576 Nm of torque, enabling the next Focus RS to at least
match the new wave of hyper-hatches coming from Mercedes-AMG and Audi Sport.
This level of power will allow the hot Ford to drop
its 0-60 time from today’s 4.6 seconds down to the low fours. The possibility
of a dual-clutch automatic transmission option is also quite strong, especially
since the demand for them is especially high in markets like China and the US.
The chassis of the new Ford Focus will be a modified
version of the existing one, featuring a 50mm-longer wheelbase and slightly
less weight. Just like the current Focus, the new model will be offered only in
five-door form.
The existence of the advanced electrified powertrain
also means that the price of the next Focus RS will be most likely closer to
that of its aforementioned German rivals, once it arrives in the market in
2020.
