Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Focus
Power
305HP
Torque
440Nm
Consumption
9.4l/100
Emissions
225g/km
0-100 km/h
5.9s
Top Speed
263km/h
Weight
1468kg
Price
34,850€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
385 L
62 L
224 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Focus Coupé RS · 305 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The second-generation Ford Focus RS is not a car; it's a statement of intent. In an era where all-wheel drive seemed the only solution for high power, Ford issued a brutal challenge: 305 untamed horsepower sent directly to the front axle. It is the ultimate expression of the sports compact, a visceral and pure machine created to thrill and leave an indelible mark on the asphalt and in the heart of whoever drives it.
Driving experience
Driving this Focus RS is a glorious and addictive battle. The thrust of the 5-cylinder engine is an avalanche of torque that pins you to the seat, accompanied by a hoarse roar and skin-tingling backfires. The hydraulic steering is pure communication; you feel every texture of the asphalt. Fighting the steering wheel to maintain your line while the Quaife differential works to find traction is a demanding and wildly rewarding dance. It's not a car for everyone; it's a raw, mechanical, and absolutely unforgettable experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are as brutal as its performance. Every line, every curve, screams 'performance'. The widened wheel arches, the gigantic rear wing, the side gills, and the diffuser with two imposing exhaust outlets are not mere adornments; they are a functional necessity. The Ultimate Green color became its hallmark, a visual warning of the beast lurking under the hood. Inside, the Recaro seats embrace you and prepare you for war, reminding you that you are in a road-legal race car.
Technology and features
The magic of this car lies in its mechanical engineering, not in screens. The key is the 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension, an ingenious decoupled steering knuckle system designed to mitigate torque steer and allow the front axle to handle the colossal power figure. Combined with a Quaife limited-slip differential, Ford achieved what seemed impossible. It is a masterpiece of analog engineering, where the solution to a problem was not electronics, but metal and ingenuity.
Competition
At its launch, it faced all-wheel-drive rally legends like the Subaru Impreza WRX STI and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. It also stood up to very effective European compacts like the Volkswagen Golf R or the Renault Mégane R.S. However, the Focus RS chose its own path, that of the most radical and powerful front-wheel-drive car on the market, offering a unique character and a wilder driving experience than its rivals.
Conclusion
The Ford Focus RS MK2 is much more than just a 'hot hatch'. It is the swan song of an era of analog sports cars, a car with a soul and an indomitable character. It demands respect and skill but rewards with pure sensations that modern cars, filtered by electronics, can no longer offer. It is an investment in adrenaline, a future collector's classic, and above all, a machine for generating smiles and unforgettable memories.