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Ford Europe has already confirmed its preparation for their newest and most awaited plan so far… the production of the all-new high-performance Ford Focus RS! It’s indeed a dream come true for all Focus fans from all over the planet. Expect the most from this vehicle - from body styling to the most dazzling spoiler in the face of the earth. 

According to Ford’s press release, the exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model will be all set for launching in 2009. The design sketch is already out which was released by the company a few days ago.

"With two consecutive Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles under our belt, the time is right to create a new Focus RS. With the Fiesta and Focus ST models, Jost and his team have proved already that they can deliver exciting and practical performance road cars. The success of these models, combined with Jost's experience in motorsport and Ford of Europe's positive business results, mean that we now have a credible business case for a no-compromise Focus RS roadcar for more enthusiastic drivers," says John Fleming, Ford of Europe's President and CEO.

The fundamental concept for the new Focus RS has been enhanced and developed in Ford Team RS under Capito's management for the past few months.

"We have reviewed our technical options and worked closely with the Design team on how the car might look, and I'm very excited by the results," said Jost Capito, "Now with the programme going ahead, the hard work really starts as the small team working on the project takes the car from prototype to production."

"We will use the redesigned 2008 Focus ST as the base for a no-compromise RS model that will become the ultimate road-going Focus. Just as the Focus RS WRC owns the rally circuit, we want the new Focus RS to own the road, so we have the major competitors in our sights as we develop the car's performance, design, handling and braking," Capito added.

"We're not ready to confirm any of the technical details of the new Focus RS yet - Jost and his team have a lot to do to finalise the exact specification and styling," Fleming expressed. "But make no mistake, I can assure you that ultimately, the car we plan to launch will be worthy of wearing the coveted Ford RS badge."