Ford Focus RS is a really an exceptional car. It combines good driving experience, satisfying comfort and sporty performance. Here are some figures: 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine with 305 hp and 440 Nm, 0 to 100km/h in 6.0 seconds and top speed of 163mph. To these figures Focus RS is adding an extraordinary low fuel consumption - 30.1mpg, which is equal to 7.8l/100km. The car covered 360 miles with just nine gallons of fuel.

During the test drive behind the wheel was automotive writer Jeremy Walton. He said: "This is the fastest RS road car yet, but also the most efficient. This shows that, with a bit of restraint, you can use an efficient, high-performance car in daily driving, without enormous fuel bills."

Ford Focurs RS is priced at £26,395 in UK.

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