Although we’ve never had it easier when it comes to off-theshelf modifications, in a world of bolt-on bits it’s refreshing to come across a truly well-engineered build. Tim Butcher has been around the Ford scene long enough to know the score, as he’s a bit of a veteran when it comes to fast Fords. His Series Two Escort RS Turbo was the stuff of legends thanks to its 340bhp CVH engine and 12-second quarter mile times. It was featured in Fast Ford around 15 years ago, but now Tim is back with his Focus RS, complete with 2.2-litre stroker Zetec turbo.
Built by the guys at Norris Motorsport (NMS), it’s one of the most innovative and interesting Zetec builds we’ve seen – although Tim bought the car back in 2009 to use as his sensible car alongside his S2. With just 11,000 miles on the clock, it was totally original, and the
