The Ford Focus RS Mk1 made its debut in 2002, this was the first time the RS badge appeared on a Ford since the Escort. The Mk1 was a sleek hatchback that could go 144 mph and produced 215-hp. Following its success, two more generations of it were built over the course of two decades. The announcement that there wouldn't be a fourth-generation
Performance claims were 0-62mph in 5.9sec (a figure we matched from 0 to 60mph) and a top speed of 163mph. From a Ford hatchback! Ford Focus RS Mk2 (2009-2011): review,
2003 Ford Focus RS WRC A radical new look hints at the most technically advanced and revolutionary Ford Focus world rally car, unveiled today prior to its competition debut on the Rally New Zealand on April 11. Ford Rallye Sport has unveiled the most technically advanced and revolutionary rally car ever with the launch of the Ford Focus RS WRC 03 at the team’s Dovenby Hall base in Cumbria
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Mountune offers a variety of options when it comes to tuning the latest Focus RS. The range starts with the relatively conservative M375 pack that boosts power from 345bhp to 370bhp, then comes to
. 5) PARTS ARE DIRT CHEAP. It’s a Ford, and Ford parts are both plentiful and cheap. You can do a full service on a Focus for about 76p, which is nice. But then, buying the whole car would be as little as £500 for a decent one, so it’s all relative. Furthermore, the aftermarket for the Mk1 Ford Focus is still pretty vibrant, so if you want
The new RS should deliver rather less wheel-twirling, and even more speed: though Ford's yet to release performance figures, expect a 0-62mph time under five seconds. Ford says the Focus RS
The Focus RS is an all-wheel-drive hot hatch powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged inline-four engine with 350 hp (261 kW) and 350 ft·lb (475 N·m) of torque. It is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and is able to reach a top speed higher than 170 mph (274 km/h).
Check out the Ford Focus RS Mk1 This is the genesis of the Focus RS we all know and love – the legendary Mk1 Focus RS! We all know the Mk3 Focus RS with its AWD system and drift mode, but back in 2003, the Mk1 took the world by storm – a scorching version of the humdrum 3dr Focus, but this time with a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine producing 212bhp (trust us, that was a lot back then) to
Ford Focus RS 0-60 mph, quarter mile (1/4 mile), top speed, 0-100 kph and 49 other acceleration times Top speed: 232 kph / 144 mph: Curb weight: 1290 kilograms
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