Saturday, June 25, 2005

Ford Focus RS no more

Shocking news for European Blue Oval fans:

Ford Wields The Axe On 2007 Focus RS

There will be no Focus RS - that's the shocking news from Ford. Sources close to the project have confirmed the hot hatch has been quietly shelved. The moneymen reckon the manufacturer's current financial problems, coupled with the RS's high development costs, made further work unrealistic. The dramatic move is a blow to fast Ford enthusiasts and the decision means the ST badge will be Ford's current sporting flagship.

Bad news, at least I drove the 2002 RS. Nice, but not really an Impreza beater. Time to get creative and to hit the road, with something special, available everywhere round the block: A Ford deliver van. And make it hot and fast. Ever seen a commercial truck passing you with 150 miles? Vrooooooooooomm...

Source: Auto Express/fordeurope.net

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