Rumors of an ultra-powerful the 2014 Ford Focus RS will get a new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with 350 hp are starting to be revealed. Pricing in the UK will reportedly be about 20 percent higher than that of the Ford Focus ST, to fetch about $29,000.
Ford had previously offered a Ford Focus RS wasn't sold in the US It used a 2.5-liter five cylinder produces 300 hp but that model engine didn't meet new European emissions regulations - was scrapped.
“If it’s too big and capable of too much power, you lose bottom- end torque and response,” said Team RS powertrain engineering manager Len Urwin.
The 2.3-liter features Ford's EcoBoost power does indeed make 350 hp to the front wheels. According to the British publication, Ford is considering whether to also offer a dual-clutch PowerShift. The 2014 Ford Focus RS will drop the 0-60mph time below the magic five-second mark.
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