2009
Ford Focus RS Mk2
Ford's most focused driver's car of the 2000s era used a 305-hp turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder with RevoKnuckle front suspension to overcome front-wheel-drive torque steer. Its mechanical limited-slip differential, Recaro seats, and aggressive styling made it the definitive hot hatch benchmark of its generation.
Hot Hatch
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 (Volvo-derived) |
| Displacement | 2,521 cc |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 440 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD (LSD) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h |
| Length | 4,369 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,468 kg |
| MSRP Range | £24,995 (2009 UK) |