Ford Officially Confirms 345HP For AWD 2016 Focus RS - Could This Be The New King Of The Segment?

The new Ford Focus RS will come with a power output of 345bhp, Ford has confirmed, as well as up to 347lb ft of torque from its 2.3-litre engine.

The new hot hatchback will be driven in public for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Its revised power output is significantly more than the 316bhp promised when Ford unveiled the car in Geneva earlier this year.

“We promised enthusiasts a serious driving machine and, with 345bhp under the hood, that is exactly what we will deliver,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance.

The new Ford Focus RS has been described as being on "another level" and "a really fun package" by pro racer Ken Block.


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autopal - 6/26/2015 12:02:32 PM

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I think this car could very well be the new king. It's nice to have a AWD performance car like this, at hopefully a reasonable price with a stick shift. I do believe though, that Ford is leaving a fair bit of sales on the table by not offering automatic transmission as an option. I love stick shift, but my wife won't drive it, it would be a perfect daily driver for us in the snow belt with an automatic transmission.

valhallakey - 6/27/2015 4:12:27 AM

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Teach her to drive a stick...you really have to you know! My wife really prides herself on being able to drive a stick when probably 80% of the guys can't do it. Agree on the RS as well. I think this one will be a big seller and a great car from everything I have seen. Looking forward to the initial reviews (Autospies, you have your tickets ready to travel I presume)!