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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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The 2008 Ford Focus RS was the car that threw away the theory that said that an FWD car with more than 200 hp is a torque-steer nightmare. And proved that some theories are just targets.

The 3-door Ford Focus RS received major modifications compared to other versions of the car. From the outside, the front bumper was bigger and received a spoiler plus a huge air scoop. Two air-vents were installed on the hood and, in the rear, a massive wing with winglets replaced the ordinary rear roof spoiler. From the side, the air-vents on the front fenders and the side-sills warned that that was not an ordinary Focus.

The interior was carefully crafted to match the outside look. The Recaro high-performance sports seats were specially designed and trimmed in authentic motorsport microfiber. Each seat is color-matched to the exterior. As an option, Ford offered Ebony black, partial-leather seats. On the dashboard, new analog-dials appeared, showing specific information about boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure.

Underneath the bodywork, there was a new suspension system on the front with a system named RevoKnuckle, a system that limits the torque-steer. Another system involved in diminishing the torque-steer was the limited-slip Quaife differential. Thus, the 305 hp, 5-cylinder engine could send its massive 440 Nm (324.5 lb-ft) torque to the front wheels without causing troubles. The Focus RS looked like an angry dog, but with a bite that matched its bark. And it proved it on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 8m26 seconds. And that was very fast for that era.

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FORD Focus RS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.5 6MT (305 HP)
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FORD Focus RS Brochure (UK)

FORD Focus RS
2.5 6MT (305 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 6MT (305 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2522 cm3
Power:224 KW @ 6500 RPM
305 HP @ 6500 RPM
300 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 2300-4500 RPM
441 Nm @ 2300-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:163.4 mph (263 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/35 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.3 in (4402 mm)
Width:72.5 in (1842 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.4/63.2 in (1,585/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:3.9 in (99 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.38
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3236.4 lbs (1468 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:225 g/km
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