Pre-Production Focus RS Revealed

THOSE ARE SOME PRETTY SWEET SPY SHOTS...Yes, except they're not real spy shots. Ford released these pics of the Focus RS in testing themselves.WHAT'S THE POINT OF THAT?Some CGI pics of a lime green Focus RS leaked onto the Interweb so Ford decided to steal the rogue websites' thunder.THEY'RE NOT EXACTLY GIVING THE GAME AWAY ARE THEY?No, but you can clearly see the Touring Car-style bodykit and hug turbo intercooler behind the bespoke bumpers.ANY WORD ON PERFORMANCE YET?Some. Ford has indicated that the RS will use a tweaked version of the ST's 5-cylinder, 2.5-litre, turbo-charged engine which will generate "over" 280hp and "more than" 400Nm.AND THE CHASSIS?Front-wheel drive, sadly, but Ford reckons it will be able to handle the power thanks to a Quaife LSD.HOW MUCH LONGER DO WE HAVE TO WAIT?Not long. The production version will be unveiled at the London Motor Show in late July and the RS will hit the streets in early 2009.