Ford Focus ST-R
With its close similarity to the Focus ST road vehicle, Ford has created the Ford Focus ST-R for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show - a race-tuned, production-based car that has been purpose-built for the track. It sports a powerful 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll cage, beefed-up brakes, and track-tuned suspension.
The Ford Focus ST-R will be available to teams from North America looking to compete in various series, such as Grand-Am ST, World Challenge TC, and Canadian Touring Car Series. Ford Racing in North America has also engineered the Focus ST-R to enable teams to race in popular European motorsport competitions and major national events, including the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Developed by the engineers at Ford Racing and aided by Ford's Global Performance Vehicles group, the Focus ST-R was crafted specifically with the Focus ST road car in mind. Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles and Motorsport Business Development reflected on the design, saying, "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."
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