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Some Focus RS Technical info incase anyone was wondering

FORD FOCUS RS UNIQUE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Data

Engine type - 2.0-litre, 16V Duratec RS
Displacement – cc 1,988 Bore, mm 84.8 Stroke, mm 88.0
Fuel type, grade Unleaded petrol

Max power ISO kW/PS 158 / 215 (212 bhp) At engine speed (rev/min) 5,500 Torque ISO Nm 310 (229 lb-ft) At engine speed (rpm) 3,500


Construction

Cylinders - Four in-line, with forged pistons and connecting rods
Cylinder head - Cast aluminium alloy
Cylinder block - Cast iron equipped with improved oil system
Valve gear - DOHC, modified valve seats, sodium-filled exhaust valves
Camshaft - drive Belt
Engine management - Ford EEC-V
Pistons - Forged/oil-cooled by oil-spray nozzles, fed by the main oil gallery
Induction- Garrett stainless steel, water-cooled turbocharger, over 1-bar maximum boost, water-cooled intercooler, new throttle body with improved sealing, redesigned air induction system
Exhaust System - Large bore stainless exhaust system
Injection - Sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI), High flow rate injectors
Fuel System - 55 litre fuel tank with internal uprated fuel pump, Revised fuel pressure regulator valve
Ignition - Ford electronic distributorless
Emission controls - Closed-loop; 3-way catalytic converter with close-coupled catalyst
Cooling - Increased capacity water pump, high efficiency oil cooler, water-cooled intercooler, uprated engine cooling fans, turbo heat shielding


Transmission

Gearbox - 5-speed, with revised gear ratios, Quaife automatic torque biasing differential, uprated drive shafts. New sports short-throw shifter mechanism.
Clutch - Heavy duty AP Racing


Suspension and Body

Front - Redesigned MacPherson strut suspension with uprated offset coil springs/Sachs racing dampers, 65mm increased track width, revised lower A-arms incorporating a unique all new hydro bush, revised static negative camber, 18 mm anti-roll bar

Rear - Independent, Control Blade multi-link suspension increased in stiffness, Sachs racing monotube dampers with internal rebound spring, uprated springs, increased track width, revised static negative camber, higher load capacity bearings, redesigned spindles, anti roll bar


Brakes

Front - Brembo 4-pot, twin-opposed piston callipers and 325 mm ventilated discs
Rear - Two pot callipers and 280 mm solid discs
Anti-lock braking MK25 Bosch ABS system


Steering

Rack-and-pinion with power assistance, 2.9 turns lock-to-lock
Wheels and tyres - Unique O.Z. alloy 18 x 8inch rims with bespoke Michelin 225/40R/18 Pilot Sport low profile tyres


Body

Computer-optimised, high-efficiency, unitary-welded Steel body incorporating rigid occupant protection cell and front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones. Side impact protection system. Wider front/rear wings in pressed steel, new reinforced polypropylene moulded front and rear bumpers, side sills and roof spoiler


Interior

Sparco race-style leather/Alcantara trimmed bucket seats in black/blue. Focus rear bench seat trimmed to match. Black/blue leather steering wheel with stitched-in oversteer indicator.
Sparco aluminium handbrake, gear knob, pedals.
Carbon-fibre centre console with start button.
Revised instrument binnacle with new graphics and instrumentation incorporating turbo boost gauge and change-up light.
Unique disc in the centre console with an individual vehicle-build serial number.


Equipment

Power operated windows, power assisted steering, central locking, air conditioning, six-stack dashboard- mounted CD player



Security

Ford Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) immobiliser, remote central locking with perimeter alarm


Performance and fuel economy (Manufacturer's Estimates)

Performance

Max speed (mph / kph)
144 / 232

0-60 mph acceleration
6.4 secs

0-100 kph acceleration
6.7 secs

0-100mph / 0-160 kph acceleration
15.5 secs

50-100 kph acceleration in 4th gear
8.2 secs

60 - 100 mph acceleration in 4th gear
9.8 secs


Fuel consumption (litres per 100 kilometres / miles per gallon)

Urban
14.2 / 19.9

Extra Urban
7.7 / 36.7

Combined
10.1 / 27.9


Emissions (grams per kilometre)

CO2 – combined mode (g/km) 237
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