Good question.
The Hoonigans were able to launch a Focus RX with a soapy launch test. They also tried to see if the wheels would still turn if they were pushed up to the sixth gear. These guys are a blessing, thank you.
The video Eneos Oil Focus RS RX features a hatchback with Steve Arpin, a pro rallycross driver. If you think that this car is just a dressed up version of the regular hot-hatch, then you are wrong. You can match a denim jacket with khaki pants.
Ford Power dialed up Focus RS’s numbers to generate 650 horsepower using a 2.0-liter engine. This power is then transmitted to the four wheels via a straight-up mechanical all wheel-drive system. Ford built this car from scratch with one goal in mind: to compete in the FIA World Rallycross series. Thus, the RX moniker. This car is more than a rally car with decals; it’s a formidable force to be reckoned.
This test is important because of its huge output. It’s 650 horses against buckets of household soap. It’s clear that this would slow down the launch. But can it really complete it. You know the answer if you have seen the video.