The RS has NEVER been rumored to hit the states...at least by Ford. The only european Ford rumored to come over here is the Mondeo, and that seems to be an ongoing drama. Ford has been testing quite a few interesting concepts in the US...the 2.5Duratec V6 Focus and the AWD Turbo Zetec Focus. These just seem to be concepts, and hopefully they are test beds for something better to come in the US and not Europe.

The latest rumor is that the SVT will supposedly be getting either a roots type blower like its other SVT siblings, or possibly a turbo. Regardless of forced induction, the SVT will be getting the new Duratec line of 4-cylinders in the next 2-3 years. The Zetec line will be phased out in favor of this more fuel efficient, higher powered line of 4-cylinders. This is one of the reasons the aftermarket is so hesitant with the SVT. They don't want to risk all the capital to invest in R&D when the SVT is supposed to be getting this new motor in the next few years.