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Focus RS (Mk3)
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Focus RS (Mk3)

Mk3 (2011-2018) · 2016–2018AWD

The Focus RS is the top Mk3 hatchback, built from 2016 to 2018. Its 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder produces 350 PS and 470 Nm and sends it to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and reaches 266 km/h.

345 hpPower
4.7 s0-100 km/h
266 km/hTop Speed
2016-2018Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.3L turbo I4 (EcoBoost)
Displacement2.3 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Manual
DrivetrainAWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power345 hp
Torque470 Nm
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed266 km/h
Weight1599 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 4390 mm
Width1823 mm
Doors5
Seats5

STORY

Ford began building the first Focus in Europe in July 1998 after showing it at the Geneva show that year, and it was named European Car of the Year for 1999. It used New Edge styling and Control Blade independent rear suspension and replaced the Escort. North America received it in October 1999 as a 2000 model, and North American Car of the Year followed for 2000. European production of the first generation ended in 2004 or 2005 and North American production in 2007. Ford of Europe stopped building the last European Focus in Saarlouis in November 2025.

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