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2012 Ford Focus ST-R Race Car
As the all-new Focus ST road car makes its global production debut, Ford is giving a European welcome at the Frankfurt Motor Show to a special motorsport counterpart - the race-tweaked, production-based Focus ST-R. (continued below)
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Global Focus ST-Based Racer Ready for Action All Around the World
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Source: Ford | Published: Tue Sep 13, 2011 |
(continued from above)
Despite its close resemblance to the Focus ST road car, the Focus ST-R is
purpose-built for the track by Ford Racing in North America as a fully-prepared
competition car. It features a powerful 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, FIA
regulation roll cage, uprated brakes and track-tuned suspension.
It will
be available to teams soon, starting in North America, to race in a variety of
series.
The all-new Focus ST-R has been crafted by engineers at Ford
Racing - with technical support from Ford's Global Performance Vehicles group -
to allow it to compete in a huge variety of series, including Grand-Am ST, World
Challenge TC and Canadian Touring Car Series. Ford also hopes teams will race
the car in key European motorsport series and major national events such as the
24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Its linkage to the new Focus ST road car is no
accident.
"From the beginning, the Focus and new Focus ST were designed
to be driver's cars," said Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles
and Motorsport Business Development. "The road-going Focus features
best-in-class brakes, handling and powertrains and the design and functionality
of the various vehicle systems have helped us to develop a global technical
specification for teams wanting to race the new Focus cost effectively. Ford
Racing in North America has taken this effort and developed the new Focus ST-R
and is a perfect example of how a great production car inspires a competitive
race car for enthusiasts."
Initially homologated for American and
Canadian touring car racing, Focus ST-R will be available to order from Ford
dealers in North America by seasoned hardcore professional drivers, amateur
racers and track day enthusiasts as well. Ford's vision is to broaden
availability to additional regions in the future.
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Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
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Origin & Price |
Origin |
United States of America |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$98,995 |