The Ford Focus RS remains one of the truly great hot hatches of all time. With its 2-litre turbocharged engine, and performance parts from Sparco, Quaife, AP Racing, OZ Racing and Garrett, it's got the bite to match its bark.
Stuart Milne brings you the full, official tech spec of the ultimate Focus.
Read our experiences at the wheel of the Ford Focus RS and check out our exclusive pictures.
Ford Focus RS Engine Data
Engine type 2.0-litre, 16V Duratec RS
Displacement 1,988cc
Bore, mm 84.8
Stroke, mm 88.0
Fuel type, grade Unleaded petrol
Max power ISO kW/PS 158 / 215 (212bhp)
At engine speed (rev/min) 5,500
Torque ISO Nm 310 (229 lb/ft)
At engine speed (rpm) 3,500
Ford Focus RS Construction
Cylinders Four in-line, with forged pistons and connecting rods
Cylinder head Cast aluminium alloy
Cylinder block Cast iron equipped with improved oil system
Valve gear DOHC, modified valve seats, sodium-filled exhaust valves
Camshaft drive Belt
Engine management Ford EEC-V
Pistons Forged/oil-cooled by oil-spray nozzles, fed by the main oil gallery
Induction Garrett stainless steel, water-cooled turbocharger, over 1-bar maximum boost, water-cooled intercooler, new throttle body with improved sealing, redesigned air induction system
Exhaust System Large bore stainless exhaust system
Injection Sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI),
High flow rate injectors
Fuel System 55 litre fuel tank with internal uprated fuel pump, revised fuel pressure regulator valve
Ignition Ford electronic distributorless
Emission controls Closed-loop; 3-way catalytic converter with close-coupled catalyst
Cooling Increased capacity water pump, high efficiency oil cooler, water-cooled intercooler, uprated engine cooling fans, turbo heat shielding
Ford Focus RS Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed, with revised gear ratios, Quaife automatic torque biasing differential, uprated drive shafts. New sports short-throw shifter mechanism.
Clutch Heavy duty AP Racing
Ford Focus RS Suspension and Body
Front Redesigned MacPherson strut suspension with uprated offset coil springs/Sachs racing dampers, 65mm increased track width, revised lower A-arms incorporating a unique all new hydro bush, revised static negative camber, 18 mm anti-roll bar
Rear Independent, Control Blade multi-link suspension increased in stiffness, Sachs racing monotube dampers with internal rebound spring, uprated springs, increased track width, revised static negative camber, higher load capacity bearings, redesigned spindles, anti roll bar
Ford Focus RS Brakes
Front Brembo 4-pot, twin-opposed piston callipers and 325 mm ventilated discs
Rear Two pot callipers and 280 mm solid discs
Anti-lock braking MK25 Bosch ABS system
Ford Focus RS Steering
Rack-and-pinion with power assistance, 2.9 turns lock-to-lock
Ford Focus RS Wheels and tyres
Unique O.Z. alloy 18 x 8inch rims with bespoke Michelin 225/40R/18 Pilot Sport low profile tyres
Ford Focus RS Body
Computer-optimised, high-efficiency, unitary-welded, steel body incorporating rigid occupant protection cell and front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones. Side impact protection system. Wider front/rear wings in pressed steel, new reinforced polypropylene moulded front and rear bumpers, side sills and roof spoiler
Ford Focus RS Interior
Sparco race-style leather/Alcantara trimmed bucket seats in black/blue. Focus rear bench seat trimmed to match. Black/blue leather steering wheel with stitched-in oversteer indicator. Sparco aluminium handbrake, gear knob, pedals. Carbon-fibre centre console with start button. Revised instrument binnacle with new graphics and instrumentation incorporating turbo boost gauge and change-up light. Unique disc in the centre console with an individual vehicle-build serial number.
Ford Focus RS Equipment
Power operated windows; power assisted steering, central locking, air conditioning, six-stack dashboard- mounted CD player
Ford Focus RS Security
Ford Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) immobiliser, remote central locking with perimeter alarm
Ford Focus RS Performance and fuel economy (Manufacturer's Estimates)
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Performance |
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Max speed (mph / kph) |
144 / 232 |
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0-60 mph acceleration |
6.4 secs |
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0-100 kph acceleration |
6.7 secs |
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0-100mph / 0-160 kph acceleration |
15.5 secs |
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50-100 kph acceleration in 4th gear |
8.2 secs |
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60 - 100 mph acceleration in 4th gear |
9.8 secs |
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Fuel consumption (litres per 100 kilometres / miles per gallon) |
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Urban |
14.2 / 19.9 |
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Extra Urban |
7.7 / 36.7 |
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Combined |
10.1 / 27.9 |
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Emissions (grams per kilometre) |
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CO2 – combined mode (g/km) |
237 |
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With its 2-litre turbocharged engine, and performance parts from Sparco, Quaife, AP Racing, OZ Racing and Garrett, it's got the bite to match its bark
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