Next Ford Focus RS To Boast Hybrid Power?
Hybrid/Electric, Miscellaneous, Rumours | Dean | July 27, 2010 at 23:29
There’s a chance that the next generation Ford Focus RS might boast a hybrid powertrain, similar to the one found in the Peugeot Hybrid 4. Sources told Autocar that Ford is in the early stages of developing a hybrid setup for the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine.
Essentially this means that the EcoBoost motor will connect to an electric motor on the rear axle allowing for an all-wheel-drive sport hatchback.
It’s hinted that the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine will pump out about 180kW where the electric motor would allow for a total output of over 200kW.
Following these hefty power hikes, the fuel consumption will decrease as well.
[via:worldcarfans]
* Pictured is the current Focus RS
Tags: Focus, focus rs, Ford, Ford Focus, ford focus rs
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