The Ford Focus RS is a beautiful beast

We’ve seen the photos. We remember the legends. We’ve slurped thirstily at every droplet of info that leaks from the Ford PR machine. But does the Focus RS live up to the legend? Ed Wiseman was there — on a track, and on some of the most stunning roads in Spain — to see the monster hatch

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The Focus RS is a blue-collar hero. Since its introduction in 2002, the RS — which stands for ‘Rally Sport’ — has been the halo model for fast Ford fans. It’s a nod to legendary cars like the RS1600 and the Sierra Cosworth, both of which were attainable and immensely quick.