With the Focus RS Ford felt it didn't require a front locking diff to get the performance it needed - over to Ford Performance engineering boss Jamal Hameedi for why. Top speed: 165mph Weight Ford Focus RS review. £ 184 p/m. with Leasing.com. 9 10. Read why you can trust our independent reviews. Top Gear Team. Published: 26 Jul 2016. Overview. Driving. There’s only one way to order the Focus RS, with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a six-speed manual gearbox, but infinite ways to enjoy it. The latest Ford Focus RS was unveiled for the 2016 model year and gave the hot-hatch term new meaning through its aggressive exterior, race-prepped cabin, and surprisingly powerful drivetrain 2 2009 Ford Focus RS Top Speed: 163 MPH. Ford. There are some massive players in the world of hot hatchbacks, the Honda Civic Type R, the Megane RS, and the Golf R. The Ford Focus was introduced NGSRRg8. Top Speed. Ford Focus RS (standard) 350 horsepower. 350 pound-feet. 4.7 seconds. 165 mph. Ford Focus RS M375 by Moutune. 375 horsepower. 376 pound-feet. 4.5 seconds. 170 mph* Ford Focus RS M400 by With launch control, the Focus RS could accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and its top speed was rated at 266km/h. The electronically controlled suspension had stiffer dampers, the steering was quicker and the Brembo brakes were even larger. Category. Honda Civic Type R. Ford Focus RS. Top speed. 270 kph (168 mph) 268 kph (167 mph) Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0. 20.3 s @ 1739 ft. 20.1 s @ 1755 ft. Ford Focus RS review. £ 184 p/m. with Leasing.com. 9 10. Read why you can trust our independent reviews. Top Gear Team. Published: 26 Jul 2016. Overview. Driving. The all-wheel drive system works with the potent engine to achieve a 0 to 62 mph time of just 4.6 seconds. Being a six-speed manual, your actual acceleration times may vary. Top speed in the Focus RS is 165 mph. Ford has included a Launch Control system in the Focus RS that limits revs to 5,000 rpm, even while the accelerator is planted.

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