Gamer-customised Ford Focus RS revealed

A unique all new Ford Focus RS, featuring an exterior designed by players of Forza Motorsport for Xbox, was unveiled today at a special Microsoft event, ahead of the international 2015 Gamescom event in Cologne. The one-off Focus RS livery was the winning design from a competition for players of the Forza Horizon 2 open world racing game, organised by global gaming website IGN.

The special Forza Focus RS was driven to the event - and accompanied during the evening - by the Stig from BBC's Top Gear, who will feature in the new Forza Motorsport 6 game for the Microsoft Xbox One console.

The all new Focus RS is the third generation of Focus RS cars, following models launched in 2002 and 2009. Developed by a global Ford Performance team, the RS features a specially engineered 345bhp 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine; pioneers the innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive system; and is the first RS to offer selectable Drive Modes - including industry-first Drift Mode - and Launch Control.

Ford also has joined with Microsoft to feature the all new Ford GT ultra high-performance supercar in Forza Motorsport 6, the latest title in the acclaimed racing simulation franchise for Xbox. Forza Motorsport 6 makes its European debut at Gamescom, the largest interactive games trade fair in Europe, from 5^th to 9^th of August, before going on sale later this year.