We’re all thankful that the Ford Focus RS, an overpowered all-wheel drive hot hatchback with “drift mode,” even exists. But I know I’m not the only one who’s wondering how close its ...

With the new package, the Ford Focus RS can match the Porsche 911 Carrera’s acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), performing the sprint in just 4.5 seconds for half the price.

For an 11-year old car, the second generation Ford Focus RS still has enough supporters to justify bringing out new upgrades for it, on a constant basis. Depending on the budget and what one wants ...

Ford Focus ST owners, for example, can expect up to a 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) increase in torque, all while maintaining the factory limited warranty. That makes us wonder if the 2.3-liter EcoBoost can ...

The Focus RS I just spent a week with is powered by a high-output version of Ford’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder. In the Lincoln MKC, this engine produces 275-hp while the variant found in ...

Built at Ford’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany, the Focus RS will have an identical chassis and performance tuning in all markets. Ford engineers told me it would have been impossible to design the ...

Authentic RS presence and style. Before it even turns a wheel, the new Focus RS exudes the presence, sporty style and lowered, 'meaner' appearance expected of a genuine Ford RS.

Ford may be closing the chapter on its iconic hot hatches, but the story of ST and RS is far from over. Instead of fading into nostalgia, these performance sub-brands look poised to evolve with ...

Ford Performance has confirmed it is working on performance upgrades for the Focus RS. Learn more about it at AutoGuide.com.

Interestingly, the Ford Focus RS’s 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder is essentially the same basic motor design found in the turbo-four-powered Ford Mustang EcoBoost.