2012 Ford Focus Race Car Concept introduced at the 2010 LA Auto Show
By Andrew, 17 Nov, 2010. 0 Comments
2012 Ford Focus Race Car Concept
Ford revealed today at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the Focus Race Car Concept, a car that previews the potential of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus to compete in road and touring car championships. The car is powered by a sophisticated 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost I-4 engine, found also on the 2012 Focus ST and capable to deliver 247 hp. Furthermore, the car features performance coil-over adjustable dampers, Ford Racing upgraded sway bars with adjustable end links and front brakes with 320-millimeter two-piece rotors and race pads. As expected, it comes with new Anthracite 18-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance Hoosier race tires. In addition, the car was fitted with a roll-cage, new Recaro racing seat, AIM MXL Pista data system and AIM SmartyCam.
Ford Racing fire suppression system and Ford Racing six-point safety harness, complete the transition from street-spec to race-ready. The new Focus race car will make its debut in the 2011 British Touring Car Championship. Globally, but it also has the potential to run in other national and regional championships, such as the China Touring Car Championship and 24-hour endurance races like the classic Nürburgring in Germany.
"This teamwork has resulted in a global racing platform using a common Focus body and a safety cage built to FIA regulations – a competitive platform that can be tailored for regional competition, based on different rules," said Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles and Motorsport Business Development. "By leveraging our collective experience and Ford technology worldwide, this approach parallels our global dedication to the Focus production car and specifically its exciting performance derivative, the new Focus ST, to deliver a competitive race car that can be campaigned around the world."
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