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Focus RS (Mk2) (2004)
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Focus RS (Mk2) (2004)

Mk2 · 2009–2011FWD

The Focus RS of the Mk2 generation was built from 2009 to 2011 and uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder. It makes 305 PS and 440 Nm, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed manual. It runs 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches 263 km/h.

301 hpPower
5.9 s0-100 km/h
263 km/hTop Speed
2009-2011Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.5L Duratec RS turbo
Displacement2.5 L
Cylinders5
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power301 hp
Torque440 Nm
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed263 km/h
Weight1467 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1497 mm
Length · 4402 mm
Wheelbase · 2640 mm
Width1842 mm
Doors3

STORY

Ford began building the first Focus in Europe in July 1998 after showing it at the Geneva show that year, and it was named European Car of the Year for 1999. It used New Edge styling and Control Blade independent rear suspension and replaced the Escort. North America received it in October 1999 as a 2000 model, and North American Car of the Year followed for 2000. European production of the first generation ended in 2004 or 2005 and North American production in 2007. Ford of Europe stopped building the last European Focus in Saarlouis in November 2025.

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