Ford Focus RS with 330 hp: Confirmed for 2015

Ford Focus RS with 330 hp: Confirmed 2015. The third generation of the Ford Focus RS will go on sale in 2015, according to senior hands of Ford have confirmed to the British publication Autocar. The new Ford Focus RS engine mount a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbo in a transverse position, which would develop 330 hp of maximum power, sent directly to the front wheels, and equip a limited slip differential. Also, new symposer Sound system incorporated to amplify engine noise in the cabin. See the third-generation Focus RS, with 330 hp ...

A Focus RS, to market globally
As recently confirmed the proper sphere of the American firm, around 2015 appears the third generation Focus RS, which could undergo a substantial change in relation to the model of the second brood, going through a revolution of its aesthetics, both external inside and in the engine model, which will be the same as the Ford Mustang in the European version.
This new model will spread almost entirely to international markets, to exit and reach the Asian American in full swing, or Europe, plunged into a deep crisis, investing in niche markets hitherto unknown to the American manufacturer.
Barb Samardzich, vice president of product development at Ford Europe, announced the publication Autocar, that "we have focused on developing vehicles for global markets", as seen in the cases of the European Mustang, Edge or the new Fiesta .
Motor and its features
Under the hood, ride the four cylinder engine of 2.3 liters, which will achieve maximum power of 330 HP, due to the introduction of a turbocharger. The block will stay at the transverse position to deliver all this new power to the front axle.
Therefore, the U.S. manufacturer intends to use a limited slip differential (LSD), a superior braking system and tires for more grip and size, for siting being the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and BMW M135i, among other models.
This same engine is completely respectful of the environment and reduced consumption present, when installing a new system of direct injection and a turbo to help the efficiency of the engine, which at first was thought to develop electrically and each rear wheel to even further increase the power and reduce emissions. Subsequently, it was discarded due to its high cost.
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The carrier is most sports, and serve the Sound symposer, a sound system to amplify the motor, and a safety valve to prevent leakage.
Other improvements include changing Revoknuckle front suspension that was developed for the last RS, but rejected by the current ST because engineers thought in an electronic solution to handle its torque. The RS incorporates this type of suspension, as engineers are convinced that they will win in braking, steering and traction aids. In 2015, a new Focus RS ...

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