2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine

2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine Front Angle View

2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine Front Side View

2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine Front View

2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine Interior View

2012 Focus ST-R Race Car Powered by Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine Side View

The new Ford Focus ST was on the 64th International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, the hot hatch, which will also be available as a wagon introduced in Europe, has been a race brother, the Focus ST-R, which also had its world premiere in Germany.

Developed by Ford Team in cooperation with the Global Performance Vehicles group, the Ford Focus ST-R to professional and amateur racers alike, as well as track-day enthusiasts and aimed to compete in a variety of breeds.

Ford hopes that some of his clients to participate in professional events such as the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

Like the (five-door) street version which it is based, the ST-R driven by the new 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost turbocharged engine. It has a new track-tuned suspension and upgraded brakes, and because it is a racing car, an FIA-spec roll cage.

Jost Capito, director of Ford Motorsport, said: “From the beginning, the focus and the new Ford Focus ST is for the driver’s car, the road-Focus will have best-in-class braking, handling and powertrain Ford Racing .. In North America this efforts and developed the Focus ST and R is a perfect example of how a production vehicle inspired a competitive race car enthusiast. “