The European unit of Ford officially announced plans to release a new generation model Focus RS. In support of his words Company issued the first image "hothetcha."

Work on the modification of the most powerful Focus began several months ago. "Fotoshpiony" already photographed a prototype "charged" Hatchback during the passing tests. But only now sporting unit Ford Team RS officially received the "green light" to continue the program.

The basis of design Focus RS will form the updated Focus ST. Technical specifications car kept confidential and will be disclosed shortly before the premiere model in 2009. Conceived Focus RS company will introduce in mid-2008.

Recall that previously appeared information that abandons Ford Focus RS release because of the tightening of European Union requirements for emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Then, it was assumed that Ford Focus RS will be equipped with a turbocharged 2.5 - liter gasoline engine capacity of 280 horsepower.