Ford shows Focus race car concept - 2010 LA Auto Show

2010 LA Auto Show also saw the wraps going off to Ford Focus race car concept, which is exclusively built to compete in the global road and touring car racing. The concept is the collaborative effort of Ford and private race teams that have already built and raced Focus race cars wherein Ford’s support comes in the form of data engineering tools, testing facilities and production parts. Ford Focus race will make its first appearance at the 2011 British Touring Car Championship and many road and touring car racing championships thereafter.

The concept is based on the 2012 Focus body, and features a new 2.0 liter Ford EcoBoost turbo engine. The vehicle also features a FIA regulation safety cage, AST performance coil-over adjustable dampers, Ford Racing upgraded sway bars with adjustable end links and front brakes with 320-millimeter two-piece rotors, race pads, Anthracite 18-inch wheels and Hoosier race tires. And, in order to meet the FIA regulations, the Ford Focus concept will be fitted with a new roll cage, Recaro racing seats, AIM MXL Pista data system and AIM SmartyCam.