Spy Shots: Next-generation Ford Focus RS hits the track

So remember back in May AutoExpress reported that Ford will be cancelling the next-generation Ford Focus RS that was to arrive in 2008 due to CO2 emissions standards? Well they were wrong. CarMagazine caught a black mule headed to Nürburgring this week which seems to be the next-generation Ford Focus RS.

CarMagazine sources are saying that the next-generation Ford Focus RS will be powered by a 2.5 liter engine found in the current ST with a six-speed gearbox with a Volvo made all-wheel-drive system. Expect the car to develop 300...
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Mark - 6/29/2007 11:21:00 AM

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The Euro-Spec Focus' were just nasty....why Ford wouldn't give us them....stupid.

BMWM - 6/29/2007 11:24:34 AM

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I would take that over a new STi and probably even the Evo X because this car looks so damn good. Too bad they won't have it in the states...

Homer008 - 6/29/2007 5:22:39 PM

+1 Boost

Get off the crack pipe already dude.

Htay7500 - 6/29/2007 12:23:04 PM

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is it just me or were they producing it in a more powerful model? dammit for Ford we dont get this in the states. oh well get ready for the fuckd in the butt USDM focus