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FOCUS RS WILL HAVE MICRO-HYBRIDIZATION AND 400HP
A few weeks ago Ford announced the shutdown of the current Focus RS production, but for enthusiasts who were upset by its disappearance, news about the new generation of RS will surely please.Only a few days remain for the presentation of the new generation of the Ford Focus, scheduled to launch on April 10. But of course the curiosity of everyone to know how the most radical version of the fourth generation Focus is very large.According to the latest information, the American manufacturer prepares several surprises for the new Ford Focus RS, and the most important ones will be related to its mechanics, as it will have more power, more torque and a lower level of emissions than the actual model.The engine that will be used in the new Focus RS will be the same 2.3-liter four-cylinder block used so far, but with an increase in power that will reach the 400 hp barrier and a maximum torque of 577 Nm.This evolution of the engine will be accompanied not only by the increase in power, but also by a new micro-hybridization system of 48V that will be associated with a battery pack that will be placed under the rear seat of the car, and an integrated generator that will be the person in charge of feeding an electric turbo that will comply with the purpose of reducing the delay of the blow, besides supplying power to all the electronic systems of the vehicle.The addition of this 'Mild Hybrid' system will also substantially reduce the emission levels of the new Ford Focus RS from the current 175 g / km of CO2 to meet the increasingly demanding European standards that have set a limit of 95 g / km of CO2 for the year 2021.With this fourth generation of Focus RS, the blue oval brand wants to take on the German hot hatches with plenty of power to fight models like the Audi RS3 and the Mercedes-AMG A 45. Now, it will not be a cheap car, as surely with all these new features, its price will be higher than the model of the previous generation.

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