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Video: Volkswagen Sirocco R vs. Ford Focus RS

Models like the Volkswagen Sirocco R and the Ford Focus RS are hits on the European market, so it’s not surprising to see them get put next to each other on the Nurburgring race track for a little competitive action. The two cars provided quite a show tooas you will see in this video which is about eight minutes long. Take a seat and enjoy!

As a reminder, the Volkswagen Scirocco R is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0 liter TSI engine that delivers 265 HP and 258 lbs-ft of torque. On the other side, the Ford Focus RS is powered by a 2.5 liter 20 V DOHC RS engine that delivers 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. The Volkswagen can hit a top speed of 155 mph, while the Ford goes up to 163 mph.

Video: Volkswagen Sirocco R vs. Ford Focus RS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 21 April 2012 18:00 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/video-volkswagen-sirocco-r-vs-ford-focus-rs-ar127774.html

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