Ford Racing is now taking orders for the new Focus ST-R turnkey race car, priced at a whopping $98995.
That sounds like an awful lot for a Ford Focus, but 100 grand is no money in motorsport. Ford Racing Parts is actually having a very good business with turnkey racing cars, selling them through regular Ford dealers. The lineup include Mustang FR500C, Mustang FR500S, Mustang Cobra Jet, Boss 302R, Boss 302S, and now of course the ST-R Focus.
This hatchback is powered by a 2.0 liter engine riddled with racing bits and pieces, and is intended for racing classes with production based specifcations, such as Grand-Am’s ST class, World Challenge’s Touring Car Class, Canadian Touring Car as well as the 24 hour Nuerburgring race.
The car is based on Ford’s flexible and competitive global racing platform which can be tailored for regional competition to meet local rules and regulations.
Here’s full technical specs of Ford Focus ST-R:
Powertrain
- Ford Racing custom exhaust
- Ford Racing engine calibration
- Ford Racing high capacity radiator
- Ford Racing clutch
- Ford Racing oil to air oil cooler
- Remote oil filter
- 6-speed manual transmission with Ford Racing limited-slip differential
Chassis
- Seam-welded steel unibody with integrated FIA certified safety cage.
- Structural perofrmance: over 20,000 lb.-ft/degree (torsional)
Front Suspension
- AST performance coilover adjustable dampers
- Adjustable camber plates
- Ford Racing upgraded sway bar with adjustable end links
- Upgraded bushings
Rear Suspension
- AST performance adjustable dampers
- Control-blade multilink rear suspension
- Ford Racing upgraded sway bars with adjustable end links
- Upgraded bushings
Brakes
- Front brakes 320 mm with 2-piece rotors and race pads
- Production rear brakes with race pads
- Ford ABS with unique Ford Racing calibration
Wheels & Tires
- 18″ BBS CF 1 piece cast alloy wheel (Anthracite)
- Hoosier 225/40-18 R6 race tires
Fuel System
- ATL 18 gallon fuel cell with custom single dry break system
Exterior
- 2012 Focus ST body kit
- Brake cooling ducts
- Hood pins
Interior
- Ford Racing lightweight wiring harnesses
- Recaro Pro Racer HANS racing Seat
- AIM MXL Pista GPS based data system
- Ford Racing short throw shifter
- Ford Racing fire suppression system
- Ford Racing 6-point safety harness
- Ford Racing driver safety nets
- Ford Racing steering wheel with quick release
- Custom carbon fiber center panel with switches
