New Ford Focus RS: 240kW AWD Hero Confirmed?

An all-paw cat might have leapt well clear of the bag this week, with Ford's Belarusian arm seemingly confirming crucial details for the coming new Focus RS.

Posting Ford’s recent RS teaser video to its Instagram account, the company added a couple of key points that have, until now, been the focus of intense speculation.

Alongside the video, Ford of Belarus posted details that include “2.3 Ecoboost, 320hp, and all-wheel-drive (AWD)”.

Originally posted in Belarusian, the translated text reads in its entirety:

“Magnificent Focus RS is coming. 2.3 EcoBoost from New Mustang, 320 hp, and all-wheel drive (AWD). And it is something we are waiting for February 3, at the launch of the public. And yet - Stay tuned, guys.”

That power would be provided by the Mustang’s 2.3 litre EcoBoost turbo engine has long been expected, with a rumoured power figure in the neighbourhood of 260kW.