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New Ford Focus RS 2016 review - pictures

By:Auto Express team
3 Oct 2017
Go to: Ford Focus RS (2016-2018) review - MPG, CO2 and Running Costs
  • Ford Focus RS - header

    One of the best hot hatches on sale, the Ford Focus RS

  • Ford Focus RS - Track rear

    Fun fact, Hoonigan Ken Block played a major part in shaping how the Ford Focus RS drives.

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  • Ford Focus RS - front quarter action

    The Ford Focus RS features a drift button for those who like going sideways.

  • Ford Focus RS - Track corner

    Here the Ford Focus can be seen in a habitat it is very familar with - the race track.

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  • Ford Focus RS 2016 - side static

    As can be seen here, the side profile shows the sporty nature of the car.

  • Ford Focus RS - road corner

    Boring fact, the RS has a cooling system which consists of a water pump, thermostat (and valves), and thermal management system. I did warn you...

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  • Ford Focus RS - road rear

    When launched, the Ford Focus RS became the fastest accelerating Ford RS model ever with a 0-62mph time of just 4.7 seconds.

  • Ford Focus RS - static front

    Peak power comes in high up the rev range at around 6000rpm.

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  • Ford Focus RS - static rear

    The crankshaft in the RS is a cast iron number. It uses 5 bearings and 8 counterweights to ensur smooth operation.

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  • Ford Focus RS - static front quarter

    The Ford Focus RS comes with a Honeywell twin-scroll turbocharger.

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  • Ford Focus RS 2016 - engine
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  • Ford Focus RS - wing mirror

    These would be wing mirrors. 

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    A spoiler which adds to the aggressive styling.

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  • Ford Focus RS - cockpit

    Inside the Focus RS is typically Ford.

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  • Ford Focus RS 2016 - boot seats up

    <p class="p1">It won’t be a key&nbsp;priority for buyers, but boot space&nbsp;is poor, at 260 litres. Rear has been designed to resemble&nbsp;three individual bucket seats.</p>

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