"Ford Performance" Blue Oval Merges Ford Racing, SVT and RS into Single Brand + More

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Actually, there is a V8 powered Ford Focus concept car called the "RS8". It was basically a Focus RS equipped with a 5.0L Cammer V8.
http://www.supercars.net/cars/2523.html

EDIT: Honestly though, I always thought putting an engine bigger than a 4 cylinder in a small hatchback was a silly idea. For smaller cars, an engine that big is not necessary. An inline-4 with Turbochargers is usually enough to get the job done well.
 
Yes they did, it was called R32 in gens IV and V. After that they switched to mere R and replaced the V6 with high boost 2.0 turbo.
 
Yes they did, it was called R32 in gens IV and V. After that they switched to mere R and replaced the V6 with high boost 2.0 turbo.
I knew about the R32s, I was thinking about a less sporty 3.2 Golf, but apparently such a version of the Golf was never made.
 
I knew about the R32s, I was thinking about a less sporty 3.2 Golf, but apparently such a version of the Golf was never made.

They did offer the GTI and the GLI in the States with a 2.7L VR6 up until 2004, and I believe you could get that engine with the 4MOTION system in Europe as well.
 
I think it was 2.8l, 2.7l was Audi version. Also, Corrado did get more powerful 2.9l if memory serves.
 
US spec Focus RS to debut next week in New York

And the first production color has been shown:

ford-focus-rs-01-1.jpg
 
Kind of find it annoying that such a nice shade of blue isn't allowed for the public, I mean it not only complimented Ford Colors but it worked so well with various models which is quite nice.
 
I have to agree, it's not only annoying, but it makes painting the Focus RS that color for that motor show kinda redundant. I mean, what's the point of showing a car in that color if you're not going to allow the public to have the car in that color anyway?
 
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