Ford’s rally inspired Focus WRC ST 525 and WRC-S

Posted Fri Oct 5 2007 10:45 AM by Kenneth Hall

Ford has released two limited edition versions of its Euro-spec Focus hatchback to commemorate its recent successes in WRC. The more exclusive of the two is the Focus WRC ST 525, of which there will be just 150 examples. The car features a five-cylinder motor displacing 2.5L, hence the ‘525’ nomenclature, and outputs a healthy 225hp.

It’s only available in black but has grey detailing on the grille and rear diffuser with chrome reserved for the side-mirrors. Inside, there’s leather and Alcantara trim as well as WRC labeling and aluminum highlights.

The second car is the existing WRC-S, which is powered by a 136hp 2.0L turbodiesel and is limited to 666 units in total. There are no mechanical changes over the standard model but the car is based on the sporty XR range and features the same suspension set-up and 18in wheels shod with 225mm rubber. The interior features leather trim, aluminum pedals and a plaque signed by rally legend Marcus Grönholm.

Reader Comments

Fri Oct 5 2007 10:59 AM
chris says

so...... limited edition signature models.. that are effectively no different from the standard S and ST models. I love ford, I love rally, and I love Gronholm, but even I wonder why.
Fri Oct 5 2007 4:19 PM
Gus says

Well, they will never appear here in the US, where people think racing is a "stock" car going in circles.
If they at least used "stock" cars it might be interesting, but I digress...
Fri Oct 5 2007 8:46 PM
Nate says

Are they really releasing a car with '666' on the side?
Sat Oct 6 2007 11:07 AM
Gus says

Didn't even notice that, good catch!
I'm not overly religious, but that would make me uncomfortable...

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