Due to be announced on the 31st March - a new focus rs 500 - limited run with anticipated 350/60 BHP. Rumour mill states Matt Black paint with Black alloys and Red calipers.
Batmobile anyone - looks hard as nails though! Should be a contender for fastest front wheel drive production car at the ring. Look out for Mountune conversion for your normal RS shortly.
DELIVERY UPDATE 17th July
Finally the car has arrived, was it worth the wait ... yes!!
Full update to follow.
First review on fifth gear
This is the viral footage released, listen to that!
The new Focus RS will be developed by Ford Team RS team led by Jost Capito who is now Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles.
With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles with new Focus Ford think it is the right time for a new RS.
With the successful Fiesta and Focus ST models, Ford have proved already they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost Capito's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's business results, mean that they have a credible argument for a no-compromise Focus RS for more enthusiastic drivers.
And believe me there is a market with the sweet taste of the Escort RS Cosworth still lingering, and second hand values higher than ever.
Again as the car has only been announced in December we will have to wait for firm specifications but it's got to match the Evo's and the Subaru's so the spec will have to be immense.
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