VIDEO: 2016 Ford Focus RS goes around the block

For those who are unaware, the 2016 Ford Focus RS was unveiled at a preview event in Cologne, Germany, just recently ahead of its debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva motor show. Under the hood, the third-generation Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged, 2.3 litre four-cylinder EcoBoost mill – the same on the S550 Mustang – with more than 320 hp quoted.

Unlike its immediate predecessor, the new Ford Focus RS will feature a Ford Performance AWD system with Dynamic Torque Vectoring and the only transmission choice is that of the six-speed manual variety. Another familiar name to be affiliated with modern high-performance Ford models is a certain Mr. Ken Block.

The Gymkhana superstar served as a consultant for the 2016 Ford Focus RS and can be seen in the video taking it for a shakedown around Ford’s Cologne plant. Naturally, the Ford/Block combination has resulted in a clip loaded with ingenious cinematography and equally inventive automotive choreography.

Fans of the RS all over the world can look forward to a sales date sometime next year with production slated to begin at the end of 2015 – and yes, the Ford Focus RS will be available worldwide. All is well.

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Gregory Sze

An "actor" by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

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