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The ultimate hot hatch, just got more powerful

Focus RS500

Focus RS500

Ford is full of surprises. After launching the RS version of Focus, which was claimed to be the best hot hatch on the market, they go further. Focus RS is still the most powerful compact car and best handling FWD car on the roads… ever, and that just wasn’t enough. They decided to make something more extreme (than 300 HP on FWD?).

A new limited version of RS500 is about to be released! For ma as a RS biggest fan, this is just “WOW!” I wonder what will the tuners do when they get their hands on this toy :) What is the HP limit in this class? Just “WOW!”

Few details from the press release:

  • Powerful new limited-edition Ford Focus RS500 for performance car enthusiasts
  • Strictly limited run of 500 vehicles marks the end of current Focus RS production
  • Tuned 350 PS, 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine with 460 Nm of torque provides muscular performance
  • Technical enhancements improve engine’s breathing and combustion
  • Upgraded powertrain teamed with class-leading chassis to deliver the definitive Focus RS driving experience
  • Maximum visual impact with unique matt black ‘foil’ paint finish and matching 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Premium specification for all vehicles, combining enhanced standard luxury equipment and special RS500 detailing
  • Production run of 500 individually-numbered cars available for customer order across 20 European markets from May
  • Global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on April 9 2010

And here it is:

Focus RS500

Focus RS500

Focus RS500

Focus RS500

Focus RS500 Interior

Focus RS500 Interior

Every RS500 will have a unique number

Every RS500 will have a unique number

Further information available from dedicated website: www.focusrs500.com

Respect! The performance, the paint job – the impression on the road! I really want one now!

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  1. July 16th, 2010 at 13:19 | #1

    A beautiful monster…… A very good design and a powerful car…. perfect combination from Ford……

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