Top Gear Video - Ford Focus RS
"....With a 212bhp, 2.0-litre, turbo-charged engine, the new Focus draws on a 32-year pedigree for high performance cars, during which time there have been 20 Fords wearing the RS badge. This is one of the most powerful road-going RSs yet and since conventional wisdom has it that power equals fun, it should be one of the most compelling. At least, that’s the theory....." Times Motoring - Jesse Cross

"...In 2002 the more bespoke engineered and performance orientated RS badge made a return to a Ford product following the demise of the Escort RS 2000 in 1996. Using a turbocharged version of the 2.0 litre Zetec-E engine (fired into life via a unique starter button), but without variable valve timing, the RS produced a minimum 212 bhp and 230 lb ft of torque, although most cars came out of the factory producing on average 20bhp more...." Wikipedia

See also:
Top Gear - Ford Focus ST

Top Gear - Renault Clio V6
Ford Focus RS Buying Guide
Focus Tuners
Focus ST Review

 

 

 

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