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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We already showed you the four custom 2013 Ford Fusion that the Blue Oval company will bring to the upcoming 2012 SEMA Auto Show. Today the automaker has revealed a few images of five tuned the 2013 Ford Focus ST concepts ahead of their unveiling at this month’s tuner expo, in Las Vegas.

2013 Ford Focus ST by Tanner Foust Racing (the red): Created by world record holder X-Games gold medallist Tanner Foust. Performance comes from an air intake, MagnaFlow exhaust, a fully adjustable front and a new front splitter and rear spoiler.

2013 Ford Focus ST by Bojix Design (the orange): The Bojix Focus teams European design influence with American construction. A bold body kit with low side skirts, a bright orange paint along with a clean, coil-over springs are noted performance adds, installed larger brakes and the custom wheels.

2013 Ford Focus ST by M&J Enterprises (Cosworth): The result of a partnership between Ford, M&J, Cosworth LLC and Ford Racing to boost the car's 2.0-liter turbocharged engine by more than 30 percent to 330 hp, while the torque figure is also up by 20 percent. With a focus on function over form, we also notice a bigger rear wing; carbon fiber accents; Cosworth wheels and also a modified suspension.

2013 Ford Focus ST by Galpin Auto Sports (green wheels): The Galpin Auto Focus features big brakes are combined with a set of coilover springs, methanol injection, a roof scoop and a rally-ready body kit with eye-catching green wheels.

2013 Ford Focus ST by Steeda Autosports (black-and-yellow): Promising increased performance, 19-inch custom wheels, a Steeda G-Trac suspension and a Brembo brake upgrade.

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The North American automaker is planning to launch a new generation of the Ford Focus RS will pack as much as 350 horsepower, it is next-gen will be sold exclusively as a five-door model in the United States.

The ultimate version, the new Focus RS could get a more powerful variant of the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, will be able to produce an impressive 350 HP (261 kW). The 2013 Ford Focus RS will likely be equipped with an electronically-controlled active differential and a Quaife limited-slip differential.

Most likely, the new generation of the Ford Focus RS is expected to make its public debut as a limited-edition model in a year or two.

"The Haldex-designed all-wheel drive system is inherently an understeering system. We would need to do something we could make fun to drive," said Urwin.

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