FOCUS RS // GENERATION COMPARISON

CAR magazine's Chris Chilton goes for a ride with Team RS chief Jost Capito, for a bit of comparisson between the latest incarnation of Ford’s hatchback, and the first generation RS. With news of the newest Ford Focus RS flooding the blogosphere, we are as guilty as the next, reporting on concept shots, pre-production shots and finally the ‘official’ images released by Ford. The new RS will, like its younger brother, feature a turbocharged in-line five cylinder, but unlike its predessor, will make 300bhp at the wheels. Having been unveiled at this years British Auto Show, the RS is the hottest thing in Europe, certain to dominate the thirty-something market. US buyers should feel lucky, as we have a very friendly, normally aspirated Focus, or the ultra chic Ford Fusion to choose from (add sarcasm). Sad but true, US buyers will have to look elsewhere for their thrills. Gentlemen of the UK, we're jealous, enjoy // 07.30.2008