Hardly a model was for Ford in recent years as important as the Focus RS . Although he is expected tough economic terms not the most influence business results have had this on – even though he for the Ford Sport-Division Team RS “(including the RS 500 and a separate RS500-tuning kit ) been a success is more economical clear – the “RS” had for the Ford brand but for marketing reasons, a huge “impact”. Ford tried with the claim (or the Desingsprache) “Kinetic Design” recharge his trademark dynamic. Vehicles like the new Fiesta seem rather nice, really tangy but feel it and the Ford brand in general, the least. Der Focus RS. The Focus RS but as an honest sportsman does the brand really well. And it should be clear that the new Focus model generation ‘s sporty ST RS gets after her.

And so, reports the British Autocar that the new Focus RS still has no official Board of Go, already in “advance” the work is, however. This means that desiners and engineers are likely already working on preliminary sketches and specifications. The actual release should be only a formality. According to Autocar sources to Team RS boss Jost Capito have taken even a hybrid version of the eye – inlusive-wheel drive: a 300 bhp petrol engine in the Voderachse and a small electric motor at the rear. A powerful electric motor to the Focus RS could then give an extra punch driving dynamics interesting.

Alternatively, it could draw the new Focus RS to existing Ford’s hybrid technology. Such is currently the US-Ford “fusion” is used and makes 191 horsepower – of which 35 hp electric only.

For all the efficiency and Hybridwahn remains an important, must remain the RS will not Weichspülversion and must be a genuine RS. “ We certainly have to guard the RS badge and its motorsport heritage very carefully. The Capito sees fortunately well: “We certainly have to guard the RS badge and its motorsport heritage very carefully. We won’t put an RS badge on any type of car; it has to have a race or rally link. ” We will not put on any badge to RS type of car, it has to race or rally have a link. ”