While SVT flounders in Ford's home market, the Ford Performance Vehicle (FPV) division of Ford Australia ... Brembo brakes, and 19" wheels. Yummy!

Fans of Ford's American SVT and European ST and RS ... Even though the hatch's 300 horses pump through the front wheels exclusively, the Focus reportedly handles much more like a rear-driver ...

Don’t get too excited – there are no plans to bring any of Ford Performance Vehicles’ (FPV)’s models ... has been talk of ditching the rear-wheel drive platform for the next generation ...