154 posts · Joined 2015. #8 · May 14, 2016. Long gearing can run into aerodynamic walls well short of redline (if you look through like Car & Driver tests, they'll often show top gear top speed well below redline even on ungoverned cars). As long as it isn't too long that the engine loses leverage against air resistance, top speed will increase. 2 2009 Ford Focus RS Top Speed: 163 MPH. Ford. There are some massive players in the world of hot hatchbacks, the Honda Civic Type R, the Megane RS, and the Golf R. The Ford Focus was introduced In the 3,450-pound Focus RS, the EcoBoost engine delivers 350 horses along with 350-lb.ft. of torque, all of which comes on at just 2,000 RPM and does not relent until 4,500 RPM. With those weight and power advantages, the RS leaves the potent EcoBoost Mustang in the dust, the pony car needing 5.5 seconds to reach 60 MPH and a half-second more Learn more about the Focus RS's top speed acceleration from 0-60 MPH. You may compare Focus RS 0-60 time evolution across all the trims and years. Also, consider Ford Focus RS quarter mile performance specs. The 2016 Ford Focus RS is the latest in a long line of up 10 percent from the ‘Stang and enough to launch the RS to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Top speed is a pompadour-plastering 165 mph. 1 / 5 “ Ford Focus RS review: a 345bhp hot hatch that's as usable as a diesel and drives like a rally car. ” Good stuff Engine feels bigger than it is, all-round usability, flamboyant handling uIgX. The Focus RS is the king of Ford’s small car range. Powered by a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine that drives all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, the Focus RS 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS Top Speed: 165 MPH. In 2023, there are a multitude of borderline hyper hatches on the market like the Toyota GR Corolla and the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S. Pegasus. 8 posts · Joined 2017. #13 · Aug 20, 2019. Mine has developed knocking front suspension in the last couple of weeks, only noticeable at slow speeds over poor road surfaces. 3 months ago drivers side drive shaft boot leak replaced under warranty, engines was changed too in 2017. • The Ford Focus RS was on sale in South Africa between 2016 and 2018. • The car is still on sale in the South African used-car market. Top speed: 266km/h. 2016 Focus RS specs (horsepower, torque, engine size, wheelbase), MPG and pricing by trim level. Ford Focus RS Hyundai Veloster Volkswagen Golf R. Side-By-Side. More Focus RS Information. FORD FOCUS RS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS For news releases, related materials, photos and video, visit www.fordmedia.eu or www.media.ford.com. Max speed (mph) 0-100

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