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19/09/2008 10:08. Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans. And now Ford is marking the return of the World Rally Championship to Ireland in January with a special limited ‘WRC edition’ of the Focus road car.

The Focus Zetec WRC stands out at first glance for its tasteful yet striking colour coded body kit, complete with bold 17-inch alloys. Inside, the TicToc red trim extends the sporting theme and is complemented by aluminium pedals and handbrake lever. Available in 3-door bodystyle, the Focus WRC comes in a choice of three colours and two smooth powertrains, the refined 1.8 TDCi 115PS diesel and the powerful, yet fuel-efficient, 1.6 Ti-VCT with Variable Camshaft Timing.

Standard features include ESP, air... // Athlone Advertiser