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The new Focus RS: you’ll either love it …or really, really love it. Based on the new Focus ST, beneath the athletic exterior lies a formidable power unit and advanced racing technology. A wider track, turbocharged 305PS engine and advanced suspension mean it will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds, with its performance more than matching those stunning looks. Ford kinetic Design shapes its dynamic exterior, and the exclusive ‘Ultimate’ green coachwork, updates the classic 1970s Ford Le Mans Green – contrasting brilliantly with black detailing to produce an eye-catching, contemporary look.

Ford Focus RS consumer reviews by year of make: 2009  2011 

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Ford Focus RS

500 - As swan songs go, the Ford Focus RS500 is a full-on heavy metal stadium concert with the volume turned up to 12. There’s nothing shy or retiring about this run-out model of Ford’s crazy gang hot hatch, even if it tries to kid on with its stealthy matt black paint job. The five-cylinder engine has be [...]

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Ford has marked the fortieth anniversary of the RS badge by launching the Focus RS. It looks every inch of what it should be, an RS should be powerful yet sleek and this car ticks all those boxes. Available in three colours, the RS can be ordered in blue, white or green. The green reflects the signa [...]

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  • "I am finding oil in my expansion tank. Oil pressure is normal and there is no effect in engine performance. I have had the oil cooler behind the sump ..." (Graham Smith, 26/01/2012 15:40:43)
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  • "'What is the best way to fix minor scratches to the plastic trim? A recent little scuff on a badly kerbed car park have left small but annoying scratc..." (David Kinsley, 15/06/2011 10:42:12)
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  • David Kinsley's question has been answered: "'Try covering scratches with clear laquer using a very small brush, this worked on my black Focus - Martin Jones from Essex'" (16/06/2011 10:02:36)
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Ford Focus RS consumer car reviews

Sam Cull, Wales

Ford Focus RS 2011

5 star review

What a car, my favourite!

Submitted: 11/07/2011 09:47:58 | ID: 7961

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Dan, Northamptonshire

Ford Focus RS 2009

5 star review

When I got in this car it looked as good on the inside as it does on the out, the shear excitment on my face was a picture. I set off and it drove like a normal car whilst around town, easy on the clutch and fine on the brakes, then on to the main roads it was opened up and my god it pulled like a train. I haven’t been in such a car that pulled in that way. The torque steer adds to the excitment of the drive, fighting the steering wheel that precision feeling makes the drive what it is. The cornering is surreal and handles so well, the continental contact sports wrapped around the RS rims do the job very well. The brakes are excellent although I would have expected a nice Brembo set up, but these stoppers work just as well. It truly is a fantastic car and for the £25,000 asking price it comes pretty cheap for what it is near supercar for next to nothing. Bearing in mind it is only limited to 155 mph and not able to do the 163 mph stated, for day to day driving or a thrash around Wales it is what it is- brilliant.

Submitted: 10/11/2009 10:07:38 | ID: 3853

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