The Ford Focus RS first and second generation have already become prized collectibles, with a quote that seems to be increasing.

For Ford, the acronym RS represent sportiness and dynamism at the highest level. The new Ford Focus RS is a good example of this and the same is true of its predecessors, the Ford Focus RS Mk1 and Mk2, two models They can be found in the secondhand market, but prices They are not cheap. (See prices versions of the Ford Focus used).

The Ford Focus RS200 It was marketed in our country between 2001 and 2004 and all this time Only 180 units sold. Mounted a vigorous engine 2 liters turbo 212 hp, five-speed manual transmission with ratios fairly tight, limited slip differential mechanic, a suspensions with some adjustments very radical, and a brakes and footwear to rise to the occasion. The exterior image of the car left no doubt while handling and dynamic qualities made him the most radical and sporty GTI time.

He Ford Focus RS MK1 It was, therefore, a machine with a absolutely end approach, purasangre difficult to tame that except for ABS, dispensed with any driving aids. Highly effective, drive it to the limit was not easy and also had limited slip differential and mechanical as effective as nervous and demanding behavior.

The Focus RS MK2 It was even more radical, at least by their appearance. Aesthetically was almost Car World Rally identical to With which Ford He disputed by the time the World Rally Championship; of this generation 283 units sold In our country. Appearances are not deceiving in this case and Focus RS it was one Wilderness absolutely machine. The powerful 2.5-liter five-cylinder developed nothing less than 305 hp and a couple that was about 45 mkg. With such mechanical power, the Focus RS managed to accelerate 0 to 100 km in 5.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 263 km / h. This Focus RS mounted gearbox six-speed, also differential mechanical limited slip, suspension and brakes almost competition and spectacular generously alloy wheels shod with 235/35/19 tires. It was, therefore, GTI uncompromisingly and especially version RS 500 built in limited series of 500 units of which only 20 came to our country. In addition to being decorated in a striking black matte, riding a powered motor to the 350 hp. It cost a whopping € 43,000, about 9,000 € more than the 305 hp version.

Ford Focus RS MK1 and MK2: prices of second-hand market

The units are slim that can be found in the flea market and the prices are not exactly cheap. The RS2000 are almost impossible to find in our market, but opening the search radius to other countries like Germany or France, the offer is more varied and complete, but it is difficult to find cars in original condition in good condition for less than 10,000 €, even to the 15,000 € best preserved units. In the case of the MK2 There is more to choose from, but prices reach € 20,000 for units without tunear in good condition and have seen advertised cars with few kilometers for which figures are ordered around 30,000 €. exclusive RS500 We have only found one unit for sale in the UK market and demanded a whopping 45,000 €.

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