Focus RS Le Mans Specials

By Jack Rix

23rd June 2010

Ford is celebrating its rich history at the Le Mans 24hr race, with five special editions of the Focus RS. Production of the 300bhp hatch is drawing to a close, but these latest releases are here to make sure it doesn't go quietly.

Each of the five models pays hommage to a particular Ford race car that made history at Le Mans. The Focus RS in black with white stripes and gold wheels honours the 1966 GT40 Mk II, the red one with white strips is a nod towards the 1967 GT40 Mark IV, the white car with a blue stripe echoes the 1967 GT40 Mk IIB - the two-tone sky blue and orange the GT40s that dominated Le Mans in the late sixties - and finally the two tone white and blue model mimics the Capri RS 2600 which took the Touring category in 1972.

Inside, each of the five cars get leather and Alcantara-covered Recaro seats, plus a personalized numbered plaque on the dash. Each model is scheduled to make an appearance at the Le Mans Classic in July, where they will be driven on track by invited guests. After that they will go up for sale to the general public - if they're still in one piece that is!

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