Ford is set to see an increase in sales as it continues to enjoy strong demand.
It is expected 41,000 performance cars, including the Fiesta ST, Focus ST, Focus RS, Mustang and Ford GT, will be sold over the course of 2016.
This is up from 29,000 in 2015 and the growth is further expected to benefit from sales of Ford’s new RS.
The Focus RS will make use of technology to enhance handling, grip and cornering speed. Since price details of the RS were released in September, more than 3,100 orders have been placed, with the majority British-based buyers.
"This will be a truly remarkable year for Ford performance cars, with unprecedented performance capability, as well as sophisticated powertrain and chassis technologies including the new Ford Performance All Wheel Drive system for Focus RS," said Joe Bakaj, vice president, product development, Ford of Europe.
Ford is planning an extension of its performance model range with 12 new vehicles expected to be released to customers by 2020.