This model will be a direct competitor in the market of Volkswagen Scirocco, says the publication Autoexpress.
For the first time the new version of the Focus will see in January in Detroit. As is known, the traditional three-door hatchback was dropped from the new generation Ford Focus. Ford plans to release only the traditional five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon from the new generation Focus.
Now it is clear that those modifications will have one more. "Our task is to fill the whole production line at Ford Focus", said chief designer of Ford, Martin Smith.
The new Focus coupe will be the ideological successor to the iconic Ford Capri, as its design will be in the style of Focus. From traditional hatchback coupe will be characterized by low roof and heavily sloping rear pillars, wider wheel arches above and more aggressive body kit.
The coupe will be made on the platform of the future "hot" Focus ST, which will take from petrol and turbo power with 250 hp In addition, with coupe will be available and more affordable diesel and gasoline engines.
The serial model of the body will be available in late 2011 or early 2012.