Vehicle Description
If you're looking to have some fun on the racetrack, we bet this
2008 Ford Focus Challenge Spec Race Car looks pretty darn
interesting. It's a full race build done for a one-make series. In
fact, as much as you might not have first thought about a Focus for
track day fun, you know there is certainly an appeal in a car that
was built to be sturdy and isn't made of rare/expensive materials
that could scrape if you dig too deep into the apex. So as you look
through the details, you'll see a rare, distinct, and hardy car
that can hit the track for less than the price that some teams
invest in their trailer.
The Focus coupe has sporty and compact lines that look good with a
sporty graphics package and racing decals. And the 17-inch wheels
have racing studs. So while there's still a nice shine on the
Silver Frost metallic paint, your real attraction is about a
racecar that looks the part. It appears there was a single-model
race series utilizing similarly prepared versions of the Ford Focus
coupe. It's sort of like the classic IROC races or Lamborghini
Super Trofeo, only you don't need to be a professional champion or
millionaire to participate. There were believed to be only 20 cars
prepared for this series. This kind of rarity will still not create
a million-dollar Focus if you hide it away for 30 years. But what
it does mean is that you have a unique track entry with a story to
tell. And it's not just the decals that make this one race-ready.
Take some time to read the further details and look at all the
pictures. It shows there was a solid investment in creating a true
track car, and when you have professional-grade equipment, it means
you are going to show some store-bought supercars your tail
lights.
The interior is a pure competition machine. And you know that from
the moment you spot the full welded safety cage. It also includes a
racing seat, a five-point harness, a fire suppression system, a
Sparco removable steering wheel, and a fuel cell in the trunk. This
deletes things that get in the way, like the passenger seat, door
panels, rear seat, center console lid, and door glass. It all makes
for a Focus that focuses you on the best way to attack the
tarmac.
The appeal of this one is about how you can have a hardy race car
with affordable components, and the motor is a big part of this
attraction. The 2.0-liter Duratec motor is a dual overhead cam
motor developed in conjunction with Mazda. The whole engine bay is
quite stock aside from a shock tower brace and upgraded exhaust
header. The nimble fully independent suspension has been sharpened
even further with SVT components. Plus, this has desirable features
like a five-speed manual transmission, power steering, and
four-wheel power disc brakes.
The sale comes complete with racing logbooks and extra SVT wheels.
This is an alluring mix of available stock components and
race-ready upgrades. In fact, it probably wouldn't take much more
than a set of street tires to make it legal to hang a license plate
on the back. It's almost the car you can drive right to the
raceway! So if you're looking to spend some time in the paddock
without putting yourself in the poor house, this Focus is an
awesome track machine. Call today!!!