2012 Ford Focus ST-R

Ford is giving a European welcome at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to a special motorsport counterpart – the race-tweaked, production-based Ford Focus ST-R. The all-new Ford Focus ST-R has been crafted by engineers at Ford Racing 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.

 Despite its close resemblance to the Focus ST road car, the Ford 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-litre EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll cage, uprated brakes and track-tuned suspension.