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New Focus RS: Ford of Europe's Ultimate Performance Car

Friday, September 5th, 2008
2009 Ford Focus RS
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Cologne — The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is back and faster than ever. The stunning new 2009 Focus RS is previewed at Paris, while development work has confirmed it as the fastest ever European Ford production car.

Ford is confirming performance target figures for Focus RS as 0–100 km/h in under 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h or more.

However, for Team RS engineers, headed by Ford of Europe's Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles, Jost Capito, this is only part of the story.

Said Capito: “We believe the new Focus RS will change expectations of a front-wheel-drive high performance car in the way it translates its power into precision, driveability, traction and performance. (more…)

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Ford Introduces New Diesel Engine and Higher Payloads to Burgeoning Transit Range

Monday, October 8th, 2007
Ford Transit 460
Ford Motor

Cologne — Ford of Europe's commercial vehicle range continues to grow with the addition of an all-new engine and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) capability improvements which are applicable to the Ford Transit — International Van of the Year 2007. These new models mark the culmination of a year of significant activity for Ford of Europe's commercial vehicle programme resulting in even greater customer choice. (more…)

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