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By teal_dx
#184830 Pic in link... this thing looks sleek and pissed!
more pics in gallery after story in link.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/29/ford ... -schedule/

We've been waiting patiently for the digital reveal of the stonking new Ford Focus RS500, but apparently others aren't quite so couth. According to one of our inside sources at the Blue Oval, the RS500's site was breached and the pictures have begun leaking out onto desktops in Europe. In response, Ford of Europe has announced that "Due to overwhelming interest shown for the new Ford Focus RS500, Ford has decided to release more information today." Uh-huh. Admittedly, while we can't condone the hacker's methodology, judging by these photographs we can understand their hurry, because Ford's latest limited-edition hot hatch looks to be a real corker.

Powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that gives 350 PS and 460 Nm of torque (that's 345 horsepower and 339 pound-feet to us Yanks), the RS500 offers an appreciable boost over the standard – and still bonkers – Focus RS and its 305 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. We're assuming that like the 'base' RS that all that power gets funneled through the front wheels, which, even with Ford's trick RevoKnuckle front suspension and Quaife limited-slip differential, figures to be something of a handful. An entertaining handful, we're sure, but a handful nevertheless. Ford hasn't released full details yet, but the current RS hits 62 mph in under six seconds and blasts to 162 mph.

If you see one of these beasties on the road (you'll know them by the trail of dead their 19-inch wheels and serialized one-of-500 dashboard plaques, and at least judging by the pictures above, their matte black paint), you might want to take ask for a ride – or at least take a picture. The entire 2011 production run will be spread out over 20 European markets, with the U.K. predictably getting the most (101 units), Germany getting 55 cars, France receiving 50, tiny Belgium punching above its weight with 50 units of its own, and trickling on down until the hatches get to the likes of Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Greece (five units each) and Ireland, which will receive just three.

If you're interested in picking one up and you live in one of the twenty EDM markets that the RS500 will be sold in, might we kindly suggest that you stop looking at your computer screen and get on the phone to your local dealer now? For everyone else, you'll want to check back on Wednesday, March 31 when Ford releases more information, along with added frippery like ringtones, video snippets and so on. Top tip, Helmut!
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By 3kkl3sia
#184850 its dope. i dont understand why ford wont release cars like these in the US, it would help them...
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By {ikon}EM1
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3kkl3sia wrote:its dope. i dont understand why ford wont release cars like these in the US, it would help them...


I agree even dough its a ford id rock the piss out of it....
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By 3kkl3sia
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{ikon}EM1 wrote:
3kkl3sia wrote:its dope. i dont understand why ford wont release cars like these in the US, it would help them...


I agree even dough its a ford id rock the piss out of it....


True but this isn't the ford I've grown up to hate. This is a like Volvo (turbo 5-cylinder) it looks nasty, would be pretty quick guaranteed
This isn't the ford that made the rustang (which i do hate, except for a kenne bell supercharged one), and owning this car i want to see someone talk shit about imports because that should be one...
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By Joplies
#184907 Subaru? Haha nah i am impressed by that ford though.
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By chrono404
#184914 If this was Released in the US I would totally buy one. However Ford doesn't give us any cool hot hatches', Well they are giving us the fiesta, But thats no RS500.
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By ohDirka
#184936 Saw this the other day..looks pretty sick

chrono404 wrote:If this was Released in the US I would totally buy one. However Ford doesn't give us any cool hot hatches', Well they are giving us the fiesta, But thats no RS500.


So true..I'd be at the dealership today if they released it in the U.S.
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By LaMbErT*
#185147 looks like the new st ?
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By blk92hb
#185161 i hate ford with a passion but i would rock it just with out the badges and with a hat on so no one can see me
By MG6
#185220 I saw the review on Top Gear. It is a pretty sweet car coming out of Ford camp.

I have to say, American cars are slowly becoming a force to play with imports. But there will always be the difference in the two or three camps.

Gotta give it up to Ford since their Ford Escort GT back in the days were the closest compact car with some ump.
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By J'95
#185223 At the end of the day its a ford... and wish to have it at this side of the pond. :?
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By Apexracing
#188454 the back of the car ruined it for me. hottest hatch still goes to the ep3 type r hands down.
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By marvinp8700
#188573 always hated the focus....... til now.