SINCE its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans.

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 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 engines, 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 conditioning, 6 airbags, power windows and mirrors, 6-speaker radio CD, front fogs and sports suspension.

Rally Ireland, the starting leg of the 2009 World Rally Championship, launches on January 24th. The Focus Zetec WRC is available from next month, from €23,780 excl. delivery and related charges.

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