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Adrian PatonOfficial teaser: 2009 Ford Focus RS
June 12th 2008 14:25
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.
“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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