Ford Focus RS by Roush: 500 hp for the right foot

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The Ford Focus RS is one of today's most desirable compact sports cars. And Roush managed to make it even more desirable. Because horsepower...

The 2.3 Ecoboost engine that equips this Ford Focus RS was one of the elements most worked on by Roush. Due to the reprogramming of the ECU and the adoption of a more generously sized turbo, the engine block had to be reinforced.

The final result was an increase of 150 hp, rising from 350 hp of origin to an expressive 500 hp of power. The intake and exhaust system were also deeply worked.

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To cope with this increase in power, Roush equipped its Focus RS with 19-inch wheels, Continental ExtremeContact Sport tyres, larger diameter brakes and adaptive sports suspensions.

In terms of design, Roush resisted the hype. It did the “Olympic minima” to give the Focus RS a new look, without going into extreme solutions.

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Now for the less good news. If you have a Ford Focus RS in your garage and would like to equip it with this Roush kit, you will know that the preparer doesn't know whether to sell it or not.

So why did they do it? According to Roush, to show the SEMA Show audience what they are capable of. Come on guys, drop things...

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