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FORD has given a potted history of a sports badge it has used for decades to whet appetites for one of its new cars for sale in 2009.
The 2009 Ford Focus RS will be the latest appearance of the RS marque, and could interest Car Finance applicants considering something sporty.
A total of 21 models have boasted the badge since 1970, with the letters standing for Rallye Sport.
Ford said: "The Ford RS brand has gained tremendous respect over the years and the new-generation Focus RS upholds the tradition of the high-performance Ford engineered for the true enthusiast."
Many of the cars have used wind-tunnel testing to evolve innovative aerodynamic features, such as the rear aerofoils fitted to Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths.
Top Gear reports the 2009 Focus RS will appear at the British International Motor Show later this month, and will feature around 300 bhp on release to enable it to compete with the likes of the SUBARU WRX STI.
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