Ford is working on a new version of its hatchback Focus RS, which will be lighter and faster than this. It should also become the fastest accelerating hatchback planet. The main efforts of the company’s engineers are focused on reducing vehicle weight. He will receive a glass of polycarbonate, carbon fiber bodywork, suspension of aluminum and carbon brakes. The hatchback will be deprived of part of soundproofing and elements in the gym, which will allow its weight to be reduced by 100 kilograms. Car engine, however, will have to be amended as at Ford believe that the 2.3-liter EcoBoost is sufficient for this car. It develops 350 hp and 440 nm, by using a function overboost for 15 seconds torque jumps to 470 Nm. The lightweight modification of the Focus RS will be equipped with electronically controlled front differential and robotized gearbox Powershift. However, it will be revised mainly to be able to put the model.
Previous generation RS also get more powerful and faster version. It is named RS500, as it was equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with five cylinders. This engine was used in standard Focus RS, offering 305 hp and 440 Nm. In its RS500 indicators are 350 hp and 460 Nm.
