2017 Focus RS: Ford’s Pinnacle 350-HP Hatch Specs and Photos

A 350-hp, 5-door rocket ready to take on the snow and ice.

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, the Focus RS will no longer see production in North America.

Mirabel, QC – Few production hatchbacks can come close to the driving prowess of the 2017 Ford Focus RS. Powered by a 2.3L engine making a whopping 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, paired with an all-wheel drive and tight, sporty suspension developed by Ford Performance, the Focus RS is arguably the pinnacle of performance hatches on the market right now.

blue 2017 Focus RS parked in the snow front view
2017 Focus RS. Photo: Amee Reehal

Related: 2017 Ford Focus RS review here.

Behind the wheel, it’s clear this rocket is made for the track; the RS-exclusive 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4 engine provides a broad, flat torque curve with maximum torque through the powerband for sustained acceleration. Paired with Launch Control (allowing driver to hold a high launch rpm for maximum off-the-line performance) and the RS-specific 6-speed manual tranny (enhanced to match the performance characteristics of the EcoBoost engine), the 2017 Focus RS will handle the track twisties with confidence. For more control and flexible driving dynamics, the AWD is tuned to work with four available drive modes: Normal, Sport, Track, and Drift.

2017 Ford Focus RS Key Specs and Photos

blue 2017 Focus RS parked on the snowy read, rear view
2017 Focus RS. Photo: Amee Reehal
  • Type of vehicle: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, compact four-door hatchback
  • Engine: 2.3-litre, turbocharged, EcoBoost four-cylinder engine
  • Horsepower: 350 hp @ 6,000 rpm
  • Torque (lb.-ft.): 350 
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS
  • ABS and driveline Traction control
  • 19″ painted aluminum Wheels
  • Front air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
  • SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan Radio
  • 2 – 1st row LCD monitor
  • Keyfob (all doors) Remote keyless entry
  • Front Fog/driving lights
  • Cloth/leather Seat trim

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Amee Reehal
Amee Reehalhttps://www.ameereehal.com/
Shooting cars and bikes professionally since film was a thing, for over 20 years, Amee has collaborated with the major automakers and agencies, and his work has been published in various global outlets including MotorTrend, GlobeDrive, SuperStreet, Chicago Tribune, PerformanceBMW, and others. He’s an automotive writer and founder/managing editor of TractionLife.com, focusing on digital marketing & SEO for the past ten years (backed by a marketing degree, go figure). Find him travelling, spending time with his kids and family. Or golfing, poorly.