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Here’s some fun news. Auto Express reports the next-generation [Ford Focus RS](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ford focus rs) could pack as much as 330 horsepower courtesy of a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. That’s a substantial jump over the 247 hp found in the new [Focus ST](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/focus st). Matthias Ton, the chief program engineer for global performance cars at Ford, admits the turbo 2.0-liter in the ST is too close to its power ceiling to glean any more grunt without a substantial revision of the turbo and fuel systems. If Ford decides to build another Focus RS, Ton continues, the hotter hatch will bow with a variant of the Ecoboost 2.3-liter.
The last generation RS hit showrooms with 301 horsepower from a turbo 2.5 five-cylinder, though the special-edition [RS500](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/focus rs500) shown above poured 345 horsepower to the front wheels. Auto Express reports that if Ford does build the more aggressive RS, it will likely touch down with a new mechanical limited slip differential to help keep the car pointed straight and handle regular track abuse.Next Ford Focus RS could see 330 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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