Ford Focus RS
The first-generation Focus RS had a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 220 hp, but it was a limited production model not available in the U.S. The second-generation Ford Focus had a five-cylinder engine. Yet it is the third model that is the most impressive. The RS is one of the most powerful four-cylinder cars on the market. But now for the first time, it’s available as a regular production model to U.S. buyers. The Focus RS has a 2.3-liter turbocharged unit that delivers 345 hp to all four wheels, making it a hot hatch beast (via Car and Driver).
Its performance is just incredible. To go from 0 to 60 mph, it takes the RS only 4.7 seconds and its top speed is 165 mph. This kind of performance deserves special packaging, so the Focus RS has a unique front spoiler, bulged fenders, side skirts, and a spoiler. Just looking at this furious compact tells you this is a genuinely fast Ford.