Ford might be plotting a faster, a lot more dynamic version of its focus RS hot hatch as it did with the second generation model, however the next step up for the mk3 focus RS may not be RS500 badging as well as a power boost, according to Andy Barratt, Chairman of Ford Britain.
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Speaking at the Geneva motor Show, Barratt stated that while it is definitely possible to eke a lot more power out of the 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo currently creating 345bhp in the focus RS, Ford has no plans to do so. It’s a space already filled by Mountune’s £899 FPM375 package, which takes power as much as 375bhp.
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Interest in an even hotted focus has been piqued by a papped RS test mule doing the rounds at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. The pictures show subtle (but important) modifications to the bodywork including modified front air intakes as well as vents on the all-black bonnet.
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At the time an insider told automobile reveal all body panels on the common RS have a function as well as are there “for a certain reason”. This indicates modifications to this prototype are unlikely to be purely cosmetic, even if a power improve now seems unlikely.
Manufacturers are focussing a lot more than ever on making cars and trucks lighter, so Ford will most likely strip out unnecessary luxuries from the cabin as well as shave pounds with lightweight chassis as well as body components. provided the present focus RS is one of the heavier hot hatches on the market, minimizing weight will be a priority. Aerodynamic tweaks might make the cut too.
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Expect tweaks to the chassis, brakes as well as the suspension configuration to improve motorist charm further, as well as a lot more of a focus on track driving ability. Whether or not Ford will join rivals like Mercedes as well as Audi in using a dual-clutch automatic gearbox stays to be seen, however.
Barratt states that Ford is “still offered out” of the focus RS 18 months after the £31,765 car’s introduction. as for the cost of the track honed version? expect it to increase above the £35,000 figure of the old RS500, as well as a restricted production run to make sure exclusivity.
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