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The details are scarce to say the least, but we know that Ford have provided the Focus RS500 with more power, some eye-catching new styling and that it will be a strictly ‘limited-edition’ model, much like it’s fore runner.

The price is rumoured to be about £35,000, with 101 of the 500 models coming to the UK. Power will be 350 bhp from the Mountune developed 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, so that should certainly test out the Focus RS’ RevoKnuckle front-suspension and Quaife LSD. The colour will be matt black matched with lightweight racing seats, lowered and stiffened suspension, black wheels wearing track-focused tyres and several limited-edition decals including a numbered plaque inside. This sounds very much like Ford’s riposte to Renault’s Megane R26.R, but with a much bigger punch.

No sign of an official word from Ford yet, although we understand that the Focus RS500 was down in the Geneva layout notes and didn’t turn up, so presumably the car wasn’t finished in time to make a big splash.

This will put four former Prodrift Champions competing in Formula D, Darren Mac, Eric O’Sullivan, Dean Kearney and now possibly James Deane. The interesting thing for Deane is that he will be on the same team as D-Mac which could be a vital resource for him in his first season, the car is due to be at the Tech Day (Car Logging) this coming weekend, so keep tuned for future updates !

Most details of this car are vague other than mentioning it has a horizontally-opposed 2.0-litre turbo engine (Impreza Sourced Perhaps ?) with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual. The white paint job and the carbon fibre black bonnet clearly hint at the AE86, though the name seems more like the GT-S. One does wonder with the Impreza Engine’s previous hand grenade temperament for taking abuse, is this a wise choice for the ‘drifter’ generation.

The Full Concept is to be release at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show

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2009 Formula Drift Rookie of The Year, Eric O’Sullivan, has teamed up with his good friends and sponsors at DVS Shoes to offer drift fans a shot at winning a collection of DVS gear. The winner will receive new DVS Shoes & clothing to ensure he/she is freshly dressed for the start of the 2010 Formula Drift Season. Its free and easy to enter the competition, here’s the deal.

All you need to do is sign up for the Eric O’Sullivan news letter. Those that register between today and end of February will be put into a hat and one winner will be picked at random.
The winner will receive a fresh pair of DVS Shoes, new DVS hoodie and Tshirt + some other bits and pieces that we can manage to squeeze into the package.
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I’m looking forward to the full version, check out the sound off the Aston Martin DB9R