Ford Focus RS Documentary – All 8 Chapters – Video

 

This is the full story of how the new generation Ford Focus RS was developed.

The 2016 Focus RS has an advanced Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive System that precisely distributes the power where you need it, as well as driver-selectable suspension settings that let you tune the ride to suit your style. Available 18-inch Michelin Pilot AlpinPA4 tires mounted on unique 18-inch RS Sparkle Silver-painted alloy wheels help keep your confidence high even when the temperatures drop and snow piles up.

Delivering all the sound cues of performance, the confident attitude of the Focus RS goes way beyond its aggressive looks. The 2.3L EcoBoost engine produces best-in-class 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.

Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:
$40,085 (base price: $36,605)

ENGINE TYPE:
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:
138 cu in, 2261 cc
Power: 350 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 172.8 in
Width: 71.8 in Height: 58.0 in
Passenger volume: 91 cu ft
Cargo volume: 20 cu ft
Curb weight: 3459 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.2 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 14.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 7.6 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.4 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (governor limited, mfr’s est): 165 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.98 g

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway driving: 19/25 mpg