This one is for you, performance car fans. The Focus RS just made its North American debut and the high-performance hatch is the most powerful production Focus ever, with highly capable performance on both road and track.
The former European-only favourite debuts Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control.The AWD system has been tuned to deliver exceptional grip, and great cornering speed and acceleration out of a bend. With neutral and adjustable limit handling, and the ability to achieve controlled oversteer drifts at the track, the Focus RS delivers an exceptional driving experience. Combined with a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine that helps produce over 315 horsepower, drivers are sure to have a ton of fun.
“The all-new Focus RS is a serious machine with high-performance technology and innovative engineering that sets a new benchmark for driving exhilaration on the road and track.” – Raj Nair, group vice president, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company
As exciting as the new RS is under the hood, the new exterior design and connectivity features make everyone take a second look. Careful aerodynamic optimization of the front splitter, rear spoiler and underbody improves performance, while the final design delivers incredible balance and stability. SYNC connectivity also provides access to audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones through voice control and a high definition 8-inch HD colour touch screen.
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