Ford Focus RS500 Review – Video

This is the little beast, Darth Vader of the compact car world. It’s also the last FWD Ford Focus RS before the new beast comes with AWD, drift mode tech and lots of new gadgets. This one is gone, but never forgotten!

 

Vehicle layout Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 2-door, hatchback

Engine 2.5L/350-hp/339-lb-ft turbocharged 20-valve I5

Transmissions 6-speed manual

Curb weight 3300 lb (mfr)

Wheelbase 103.9 in

Length x width x height 173.3 x 72.5 (exc mirrors) x 58.9 in

0-60 mph 5.4 sec (mfr est)

EPA city/hwy fuel econ n/a mpg

CO2 emissions n/a lb/mile

On sale in U.S. Never