Yes, it's another cool car from one of our domestic manufacturers that we won't get, At least not any time soon. The new Focus RS will go on sale in 2009 and is being created by a small team of dedicated engineers, under the direction of Jost Capito, Ford of Europe's Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles.
No fewer than three new production models from Ford Motor Company made their Russian debuts at the Moscow International Automobile Salon recently.The new models are the all-new Ford Fiesta, the Ford Focus RS and the Ford Escape.
With a target power output of 300 PS, the new Focus RS will be equipped with an innovative front wheel drive system, with a combination of a Quaife limited slip differential and new 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension technology for excellent traction and driveability, despite its high power output.
The Moscow show car previews the design intent for a final production vehicle, although as development work continues, some final details may change before volume production begins at the Ford plant in Saarlouis, Germany.