Don't let the familiar name fool you—the new Ford Focus RS is no mere shopping hatchback. Behind that gaping front grill is a turbocharged 2.3L engine with 350hp (261kW) and 350lb-ft (475Nm) torque-vectored to the road via all four wheels. The wheel arches are blistered. There's a great big wing at the back; there's a diffuser, too. And if that doesn't already sound like a very special Focus, the new RS even has a "Drift" mode.
Despite all the fancy carbon fiber supercars Cars Technica spends time with, I'd been looking forward to getting behind the wheel of this vehicle more than just about any other. From auto shows to race weekends to other Ford track events, the car has taunted me, sitting static but resplendent in that eye-catching Nitrous Blue paint. Our first drive was originally slated for July, but scheduling conflicts at the Blue Oval saw that opportunity bumped into late August. That's delay is now a minor blip; the RS was more than worth the wait.
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