Ford Focus RS WRC 08 at Rally Germany Shakedown featuring new grill and headlight design, or is it just an illusion

The new Ford Focus WRC 08 seen here for the first time with it's new front aero design at the Rallye Deutschland 2008 Shakedown. This is the first time Hirvonen and Latvala have driven the 08 car with the new front styling.

The 2008 version of the Focus RS includes front style changes as well as engine improvements. Style changes to the grill area reflect the looks of the recently previewed Focus RS road car. A new turbo and crankshaft will increase the range of power available.

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EDIT: On further investigation it appears the new front styling has been created by M Sport using black tape around the headlights and grill. Obviously this is to save on having to create a new batch of moulds.

Not very impressive this styling trick Ford have employed.

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