福特计划于2017年在嘉年华上市40周年之际发布嘉年华RS高性能版本。福特先前曾表示，计划推出12款高性能车型，嘉年华RS便是其中之一。除了这款车，还有福克斯RS、F-150 Raptor、野马Shelby GT350 / GT350R和全新GT。预计嘉年华RS将与福克斯RS遵循相同的理念，包括采用侵略性前脸，改款侧裙，运动车尾。另外还将提供运动调校悬挂和高性能制动系统。至于动力系统，预计该车将搭载一台取自嘉年华ST的1.6升四缸涡轮增压引擎，但性能进一步升级，功率从原来的147千瓦/197马力升级至183千瓦/246马力。

 

Ford Fiesta RS could have up to 246 bhp

New details are starting to emerge about the Ford Fiesta RS.

 

According to Autobild, the model will likely be launched in 2017 to mark the car's 40th anniversary.

 

Ford hasn't confirmed plans for a Fiesta RS but the company has previously said they will offer at least 12 high-performance cars in the future. The Fiesta RS is believed to be one of these models and it is slated to join a growing lineup that includes the Focus RS, the F-150 Raptor, the Mustang Shelby GT350 / GT350R and the all-new GT.

 

Little is known about the Fiesta RS at this point but it is expected to follow in the footsteps of the Focus RS and adopt an aggressive front fascia, revised side skirts, and a sporty rear end. We can also expect a sport-tuned suspension and a high-performance braking system.

 

Performance specifications remain unconfirmed but the publication says the car will use an upgraded version of the Fiesta ST's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It produces 197 hp (147 kW) in the ST but rumors suggest the RS could have up to 246 hp (183 kW).