The 2008 Ford Focus RS was the car that threw away the theory that said that an FWD car with more than 200 hp is a torque-steer nightmare.
And proved that some theories are just targets.

The 3-door Ford Focus RS received major modifications compared to other versions of the car. From the outside, the front bumper was bigger and received a spoiler plus a huge air scoop. Two air-vents were installed on the hood and, in the rear, a massive wing with winglets replaced the ordinary rear roof spoiler. From the side, the air-vents on the front fenders and the side-sills warned that that was not an ordinary Focus.

The interior was carefully crafted to match the outside look. The Recaro high-performance sports seats were specially designed and trimmed in authentic motorsport microfiber. Each seat is color-matched to the exterior. As an option, Ford offered Ebony black, partial-leather seats. On the dashboard, new analog-dials appeared, showing specific information about boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure.

Underneath the bodywork, there was a new suspension system on the front with a system named RevoKnuckle, a system that limits the torque-steer. Another system involved in diminishing the torque-steer was the limited-slip Quaife differential. Thus, the 305 hp, 5-cylinder engine could send its massive 440 Nm (324.5 lb-ft) torque to the front wheels without causing troubles. The Focus RS looked like an angry dog, but with a bite that matched its bark. And it proved it on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 8m26 seconds. And that was very fast for that era.