Here’s the first in a series of episodes the Blue Oval has released around its much-anticipated Ford Focus RS.
The documentary is called “Rebirth of an icon” and this first episode – dubbed “Project Kick-Off” – features Ken Block taking Ford’s Group Vice President of Global Product Development Raj Nair for a bit of a pootle. The car in question, of course, features a four-cylinder 2,3-litre EcoBoost engine good for 257 kW and 440 N.m of torque. Ford are claiming a 0-100 km/h of 4,7 seconds.
Along with a first drive of the current Focus RS, the episode also explains why Ford opted for four-wheel-drive on this Focus RS, and also looks at previous RS models.
Part 1
Part 2 outlines the Design and Development of the Focus RS:
Part 3 shows the on road and climatic testing carried out on the new model:
Part 4 shows the Focus RS being put through its paces in the track tests.
Part 5 shows the Focus RS undergoing arctic testing
Part 6 focuses on engine development and the launch control system
Part 7 focuses on the RS’s debut at the Goodwood Festival of speed and the final sign-off drive.
