Ford Focus RS
The first-generation Focus RS had a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 220 HP but was a limited production model. It was not available in the U.S. The second-generation Ford Focus had a five-cylinder engine, so the third model, the Ford Focus RS, is the most impressive (via Piston Heads).
The RS is one of the most potent four-cylinder cars on the market. It’s now available as a regular production model to U.S. buyers for the first time. The new Focus RS has a 2.3-liter turbocharged unit that delivers 345 HP to all four wheels, making it a capable hot hatch beast. The performance is incredible. Going from 0 to 60 mph takes the RS only 4.7 seconds, and the 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 will tell you this is a genuinely fast Ford.