Top 10 Torque Titans of America

Hot Hatches: Ford Focus ST

Jumping from big trucks to small cars, the Ford Focus ST uses a small 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to create 270 lb-ft of torque, the most of any American-made hot hatch. This small car is a riot to drive, offering stiff suspension and a tight steering rack that make it easy to dart around the racetrack.

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Chevy sells the only other true American hot hatch with the Sonic RS, but its meager 148 lb-ft of torque can’t compare to its cross-town rival.