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Leaked: 2009 Ford Ka

July 31st 2008 05:45
2009 Ford Ka


While the 2009 Ford Ka isn't scheduled to make its official debut until October at the Paris Motor Show, what appears to be an official image of the subcompact has already made its way onto the powerful medium that is the internet.

Co-developed with Fiat and riding on the same architecture as the funky retro-style Fiat 500, the styling of the Ford Ka is unique and will follow Ford’s newest design language. It also draws many of its styling cues from its bigger brother, the Fiesta (the Ka has traditionally been a 3-door version of the Fiesta).


The 2009 Ford Ka will share the Fiat 500's range of petrol and diesel engines which starts from 1.2-litres. Rumours that a performance-oriented 1.4-litre Ka ST will be offered as a future variant, with the possibility of a range topping RS model also being discussed.

More information will be revealed as they come to hand. Meanwhile, you can read more about the Fiat 500 here.





[Source: Various]








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2009 Ford Focus RS


Ford has released two official images of the upcoming Focus RS performance hatch ahead of its debut at the London Motor Show next month.

Seen here in camouflaged guise during testing on the famous Nurburgring, the overall shape of the car along with several styling cues including the aggressive bonnet vents and flared guards are clearly visible. The Focus RS will be powered by a tweaked version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine from the XR5 Turbo to deliver more than 206 kW (280 hp) and over 400 Nm of torque.

2009 Ford Focus RS


“The new Focus RS is as much a car for driving enthusiasts as the one before it and classic Ford RS models of the past. We’re staying true to the core RS principles of a no-compromise, affordable high performance road car you can live with. The new Focus RS will have the muscles, heart and soul of a genuine RS and will be exciting to drive every day.”

To deliver all this power to the front wheels, Ford engineers have fitted a limited slip differential to ensure maximum traction and limit torque steer during hard acceleration.



[Source: Ford]










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