Road Car of the Year 2021

Grant’s purple Mk2 was the world’s first Focus RS to break into four-digit power figures, packing an eye-watering 1,010bhp – and what’s even more remarkable is that he hasn’t just done this for the sake of being able to brag in the pub about big numbers. This wasn’t built for drag racing, and it’s not flaky or fragile; Grant made this to be a devastating road car, and that’s exactly what it is. The engine is built strong for day-to-day reliability (he even gets decent fuel economy around town!), but flex that right ankle and the full force of the colossal power is unleashed, its rose-jointed BC Racing coilovers keeping the Focus firmly planted in the twisties. The quality of the car is magnificent throughout too, it’s a real show-stopper: that House of Kolor Kandy Purple Pearl paint cost £1,400 for the materials alone, and we love that he decided to trim the seats in a hexagon style inspired by the Escort RS Cosworth, and swap out his BBS rims for a set of wheels from a Jaguar XF – some proper lateral thinking. Photo Credits: Fast Car