Back in the summer, Andy McKenna was working on the launch of the new Ford Focus RS. 300 Bhp in a front wheel drive car sounds like an awful lot to ask and we were both sceptical about the car’s ability to put the power down without ripping front tyres apart or understeering like crazy, but we’re pleased to say we were proved wrong! McKenna spent a whole week in the launch cars and was very impressed, both with the lovely five cylinder engine and with the tricks Ford played with the front suspension geometry to nail the front and create a great handling car. This video shows Andy at work in the Focus, guiding guests around the Prestwold test track. Our own Ford Focus is Group N rally car with a Quaife limited slip differential, so it’s more hard core than this, but Andy loved the Focus RS.
If only Mr Ford would loan us some for Ice Driver, it would make a truly great car driving on studs on the frozen lake!
The New Ford Focus RS – We Like It
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