Those Europeans sure are a lucky bunch. Did you ever think you’d see the day where Ford would offer a competitor to a Mitsubishi Evo X or Subaru Impreza WRX STI? Check out the new Ford Focus RS test mule seen making its rounds on the Nurburgring. Rally inspired, the RS trim is the successor to the outgoing Ford Focus ST that topped the Focus range in Europe. The pocket rocket RS makes use of an inline 6 cyl engine sourced by Volvo which produces 300hp, and is likely to send power to all four wheels via an AWD system based off of an existing Volvo architecture.

As you can see in these photos, the front air dams are massive and the trunk lid sports a pretty sizable wing. We’re not sure if these stylings will make it to production, but I guess we’ll find out some time in March after the 2008 Geneva Motorshow, when the Ford Focus RS is expected to go on sale.

[Source: World Car Fans]