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1984 Ford Mustang SVO: American metal, European performance

If the 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra II isn't quite your thing, why not give the 1984 Ford Mustang SVO a try? In the Jan. 3, 1983, issue of Autoweek, we previewed a different take on the pony car -- one that promised "visual subtlety with unsubtle performance." Built on the Fox platform, the Mustang SVO (for "Special Vehicle Operations") wasn't supposed to be a flashy package for the wannabe racer -- it was designed from the ground up to be a balanced road car, "a state-of-the-art performance vehicle for the absolutely no-compromises performance buyer." And when we say "ground up," we mean it.

Ford Focus ST priced at $24,495

The Ford Focus ST will cost $24,495 when it arrives late this year including $795 in destination fees, if the spec sheet over at FordSTNation.com is to be believed. And we do, because that price is confirmed on Ford's consumer site. The Focus ST will come with Ford's EcoBoost 2.0-liter engine that will deliver 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels.

Jaguar XF Diesel S: Plod-Mobile

The Jaguar XF Diesel S Police Car is now on patrol in the Midlands We have to agree with the Central Motorway Police Group (who cover big chunks of the M6 – and surrounding motorways – in the Midlands and up to Cheshire). The Jaguar XF will make a fine motorway plod-mobile. The Jaguar XF Diesel S an even better one.