Rumor: New Ford Focus RS could be hybrid

Sources inside the company said that Ford is developing a new Focus RS model. The new model would use hybrid technology.

Ford Focus RS will be equipped with new technology, designed to provide a high level of comfort and safety. The new RS will be a hybrid, propelled by an EcoBoost 2.0-liter Ford developed an electric motor. The two engines will have a combined power of 300 hp. The advantage of using a high torque electric motor is developed by him.

Gasoline propeller will act front wheels and the power the rear, resulting in first-wheel-drive Ford Focus. The hybrid system could be used on the Peugeot concept SR1, there are rumors that the two companies collaborate. Speed of the new Ford Focus RS will be 250 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h will take place in just 5 seconds.

Consumption will be driving normally six litres/100km and CO2 emissions of 150 g CO2 / km. This is possible due to start and stop system, energy recovery system from braking and dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The interior will be equipped with Recaro seat, carbon trim and a navigation system with touchscreen and Voice Control.

Unfortunately, the new Focus RS will be launched only about two years, releasing in the near future is only one sports model based on the new Focus, namely Ford Focus ST. New Ford Focus ST will be powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will produce 240 hp. ST model will not benefit from hybrid technology.

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